Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Sykes worked with members of both parties to introduce a bill to improve hiring and retention resources for local law enforcement. She also supports giving law enforcement resources to protect communities while pursuing accountability and criminal justice reform.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Sykes supports allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices and using the savings to expand Medicare coverage for seniors’ vision, hearing, and dental care. She also supports protecting and extending Social Security benefits through the Social Security 2100 Act.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Sykes supports and co-sponsors the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, also called the PRO Act. She says it would strengthen workers’ rights and dignity in the workplace.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Sykes introduced the HOMES Act to restrict tax breaks for large corporate investors who buy homes. She links those purchases to rising local home prices and rents.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Sykes introduced the Bring Jobs Home Act to deter companies from shipping American jobs overseas. She says she wants to bring those jobs back to Northeast Ohio.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Sykes supports expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit through her Lower Your Taxes Act. She says the legislation is intended to put more money in the pockets of Northeast Ohio families.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Sykes sponsored the Raise the Wage Act to increase the federal minimum wage and improve workers’ standard of living. She says the increase should keep pace with inflation.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Emilia Sykes supports the EDUCATORS for America Act and the American Teacher Act, which she says would provide resources to students, educators, and schools. She also supports affordable options for education after high school that do not leave students with burdensome loan debt.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Sykes supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act to make it easier for citizens to vote and have their votes counted. She says she will hold accountable people who attack free and fair elections, particularly those who advocate violently overthrowing the government.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.