Rep. Joyce Beatty, who represents Ohio’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, recently posted several updates on her official Twitter account, highlighting legislative activity and community events.
On March 9, 2026, Beatty wrote: “I am proud to co-lead H.R. 7688, the DPA Modernization Act, with @Rep_Davidson, @RepJuanVargas, @RepHuizenga, and @ZachNunn, which passed unanimously through House Financial Services markup last week. This bill reauthorizes the Defense Production Act until 2031, makes key”. The Defense Production Act (DPA) is a federal law that grants the president broad authority to direct industrial production for national defense purposes.
On March 10, 2026, Beatty promoted an upcoming educational event: “Interested in a military service academy? Visit our joint Service Academy Information Seminar on Wednesday, March 11, 6PM-8PM at St. Charles Prep School Atrium, 2010 E. Broad Street! https://t.co/RAlyioBpJT”.
In recognition of Harriet Tubman Day on March 11, 2026, she stated: “On Harriet Tubman Day, we honor the visionary leader and abolitionist who fought tirelessly for freedom and justice. Ten years after she was chosen to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, Americans are still waiting. It’s past time to fulfill this commitment and ensure our”.
Joyce Beatty has represented Ohio’s 3rd congressional district since replacing Mike Turner in 2013. Prior to her tenure in Congress, she served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008. Born in Dayton in 1950 and currently residing in Columbus at age 73, Beatty earned her undergraduate degree from Central State University in 1972.
