Congresswoman Joyce Beatty
Legislative Policy Conference
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty was elected to serve as the 27th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. As chair, she is leading the CBC’s historic 57 members during the 117th Congress. A native Ohioan, with a strong history of connecting people, policy, and politics to make a difference, Beatty has proudly represented Ohio’s Third Congressional District since 2013. She currently serves on the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and is the first-ever Chair of the Financial Services Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee.
In Congress, Beatty has had numerous pieces of legislation signed into law, including two measures to combat human trafficking and another to empower college students to make more informed financial decisions. She also spearheaded legislation officially designating the National Veterans Memorial and Museum located in downtown Columbus, as well as a bill to make the tax deduction permanent for out-of-pocket expenses paid by elementary and secondary teachers for supplies and expenses, and a measure to improve legal services for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Finally, her advocacy proved critical in enacting a law to help more stroke victims gain access to fast, high-quality telemedicine.
Congresswoman Beatty was the first African American female to chair the Columbus Urban League Board and is a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the NAACP, as well as a member of The Links, Inc., the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, National Council of Negro Women, the American Heart Association, and numerous organizations.
Prior to her service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Beatty was Senior Vice President of Outreach and Engagement at The Ohio State University and a member in the Ohio House of Representatives for five terms. During her tenure in the Ohio House, she rose to become the first female Democratic House Leader in Ohio’s history.