Emilia Strong Sykes

Democrat Representative, District 13, Ohio

16 bills213 cosponsored$3.1M raised643 votes recorded

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Education

“received both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Public Health from the University of Florida.” source
“She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kent State University, graduating with honors” source

Public service

“Congresswoman Emilia Sykes represents Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in Northeast Ohio.” source
“Congresswoman Sykes is married to Kevin Boyce” 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

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Legislation

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.

2026-07-22

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-13

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.

2026-07-06

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.

Voting Record

279 yea344 nay18 missed2 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Emilia SykesDemocratic· this member
$3.1M raised
Carey ColemanRepublican
$127K raised
Siembida KevinRepublican
$34K raised
Margaret Elizabeth BriemRepublican
$8K raised
Kevin CoughlinRepublican
—
Niranjan Neil PatelRepublican
—
Sandeep S DixitIndependent
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Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$3.1M

Small donors $414KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.0M

Spent $1.4MCash $1.9M

2024 cycle$5.3M

Small donors $716KLarge individual $2.6MPACs $1.4M

Spent $5.3MCash $123K

2022 cycle$2.5M

Small donors $521K

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

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

HR 9849: To authorize Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 132025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 132023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

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Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 6
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 3
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Show 12 more bills

HR 8832cosponsor

Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-14

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.

2026-05-14

HR 8748cosponsor

Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2026-05-12

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.

2026-05-07

HR 8639sponsor

To develop a scenario-based training curriculum for immigration officers, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-30

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.

2026-04-29

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.

2026-04-27

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.

2026-04-27

HR 8474cosponsor

Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-04-23

HR 8459cosponsor

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require a certain percentage of funds appropriated for revolving fund capitalization grants be used for green projects, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-22

HR 8429cosponsor

Baby Food Safety Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-22

HR 8426cosponsor

To encourage States to provide rights to survivors of violence, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

2026-04-21

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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