Stories have the power to open minds, build empathy, and bring people together. This Banned Books Week, we push back against the extremists seeking to reject the truth and continue the fight to protect the freedom to read, learn, question, and imagine.

Big news for Akron! The University of Akron has received a $241,455 grant from the National Eye Institute to study how cells in the retina communicate.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m honoring every survivor, every fighter, and every family who has faced this disease. Early detection saves lives, and I'm committed to making sure Ohioans have access to the screenings, treatment, and care they need.

My team attended the Summit County Farm Bureau's annual meeting, where Dr. Jim Vogt received this year's Distinguished Service Award along with special Congressional recognition for his outstanding contributions.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To every survivor: you are not alone, and help is available. If you or someone you know needs support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

From Ohio’s 13th District to Arizona to Massachusetts to Minnesota, the headlines are the same: SNAP cuts are putting food out of reach for families. I voted against the Republican bill that made these disastrous cuts, and I'm cosponsoring legislation to repeal them.

The U.S. lost 15,000 farms in 2025, according to USDA, and Ohio lost about 400 of them. Only the largest operations grew, while small and mid-sized family farms are the ones being squeezed out.

94% of farmers say their finances are worse or haven’t improved this year. Trump's trade war has cost farmers their markets and their margins, and I'm pushing back against policies that put politics ahead of family-owned farms.

I’m thrilled to have gotten a behind-the-scenes tour of the Canton Palace Theatre as it celebrates 100 years. Thank you to Georgia Paxos and the entire team for preserving this downtown Canton landmark and keeping it a home for film, live performance, and community.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present Massillon Mayor Slutz with a Congressional Bicentennial Commemorative Resolution honoring 200 years of the city's history.

I was honored to visit Spring Hill Historic Home in Massillon. During International Underground Railroad Month, it's a powerful reminder of the history in our community.

I'm hosting the Women in Leadership Conference right here in OH-13 on October 9th. Make sure to reserve your spot at sykes.house.gov. I look forward to seeing you there!

"We the People." Those three words open our Constitution and define who we are as a nation. Today, on Constitution Day, I'm reflecting on this founding document, the framework of our democracy, and the guarantee of our fundamental rights and freedoms.

The ROAD to Housing Act brings together housing supply, program modernization, and local partnerships instead of relying on one fix. But implementation is everything.

Trump's illegal war with Iran is driving up prices at the pump. Ohio's average gas price has climbed to $4.16 a gallon, and families in our district are feeling the squeeze.

September 15 is National Voter Registration Day!

Recovery is possible, and no one should have to walk that path alone. This month, we honor the strength of individuals and families navigating recovery from substance use and mental health challenges, and we recognize the communities, providers and support systems that make healing possible.

I’m honored to join the Canton Fire Department for this solemn 9/11 commemoration. Today we remember the 2,977 Americans we lost on September 11, 2001, and we honor the firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who ran toward danger to save lives that day.

I’m honored to recognize Dianna Warren as last week’s Champion of the Week. Congratulations, Dianna, for representing Ohio's 13th District with pride and showing why we're proudly known as the Birthplace of Champions.

This month, we come together to raise awareness, break the stigma and remind our community that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Celebrating our Readers Club champions! This summer, K-12 students across Ohio's 13th District took on the challenge to read at least 20 hours between June 1 and August 21. I was proud to celebrate these young readers and their dedication to building strong reading habits all summer long.

Trump's tariffs have cost American households $1,745 on average over the past year. Families in Ohio's 13th District are feeling the squeeze at the grocery store, the gas pump and everywhere in between. Working families deserve policies that lower costs, not raise them.

Excited to share that Cuyahoga Falls is getting a $1,092,000 investment to overhaul water treatment plant. The current facility has simply outlived its useful life, and this funding will replace the water softener and pump buildings, the lab, and the high-service pumps that keep clean water flowing.

Save the Date! I'm hosting the Women in Leadership Conference right here in OH-13 on October 9th. Make sure to reserve your spot at sykes.house.gov. I look forward to seeing you there!

Too many Ohioans are forced to choose between paying for medication and paying their bills. Last week’s #SitesWithSykes stop was to Beacon Charitable Pharmacy, where I saw firsthand how free and reduced-cost prescriptions are helping uninsured and underinsured area residents get the care they need.

I'm honored to present Barberton with a check for over $1M to replace the Justice Center's outdated tech, bringing in new IT, security, and AV equipment for the police department, replacing aging equipment and giving officers the resources they need to do their jobs effectively.

Yesterday morning, Congresswoman Meng led a moment of silence following the devastating floods in Nepal. My office stands with the Nepali and Bhutanese-Nepali Community in Ohio’s 13th District.

I had the incredible opportunity to tour Charitable Beacon Pharmacy and learn how they help our uninsured or underinsured neighbors in #OH13. Thank you for all you do, and I'll keep fighting in Congress to lower prescription drug prices to make our community a safer, healthier place.

I had the opportunity to present Munroe Falls with a check for $450,000 for upgrades at the Guise Park Lodge.

President Trump is not on Team America. He's intentionally raising costs when Americans are already struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, my colleagues and I will continue fighting to make #OH13 a safer, healthier, and more affordable place to live.