North Columbus News

Rep. Joyce Beatty, who has been serving Ohio's 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2013, recently expressed concerns over various policy issues through a series of tweets. Beatty highlighted her apprehensions about potential budget cuts and regulatory challenges within the cryptocurrency market.

On March 11, 2025, Rep. Beatty tweeted her criticism of proposed budget cuts, stating that "It CUTS rental assistance, leaving 32k+ families at risk of eviction It BREAKS PROMISES to provide health care to veterans It CUTS funding for cancer research, and It CUTS emergency food assistance for seniors". She emphasized the negative impact these cuts would have on vulnerable populations.

In a follow-up tweet on the same day, she summarized her position by asserting that "In other words — it’s BAD for everyday Americans and BAD for Ohioans & will strip away the critical benefits that my constituents rely on." This statement underscores her belief in the detrimental effects of such fiscal policies on her constituents.

On March 12, 2025, Rep. Beatty addressed issues related to cryptocurrency regulation during a stablecoin hearing. She tweeted about her efforts to combat fraud in this sector: "At this week's stablecoin hearing, I set the record straight: we must address fraud and instill market integrity in the Wild West crypto ecosystem. That starts with holding bad actors accountable." Her comments reflect a focus on increasing accountability within financial markets.