North Columbus News

Rep. Joyce Beatty, currently serving Ohio's 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, shared updates on her recent initiatives and acknowledgments through a series of tweets. These posts highlight her ongoing legislative efforts and community engagements.

On February 7, 2025, Rep. Beatty announced her involvement with House Democrats in introducing the Taxpayer Data Protection Act. She stated that this legislation aims to ensure that "only trusted public servants have access to our highly sensitive Treasury Dept. payment system," emphasizing the importance of protecting American citizens' privacy. The full tweet can be found here.

Later on the same day, Beatty expressed enthusiasm during Black History Month by spotlighting Adelphi Bank as Columbus' first Black-owned bank in a century. She remarked that Adelphi facilitates economic prosperity throughout the city and affirmed her belief that "diversity is our strength, not our weakness." This message was conveyed in a tweet available here.

The following day, on February 8, 2025, Beatty highlighted consumer protection efforts led by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). She noted that over 15 million people had medical collections removed from their credit reports thanks to CFPB actions. In her tweet, she voiced opposition against what she described as "the Trump Administration’s illegal plan" to eliminate this agency's protections. The tweet can be accessed here.