119th Congress

Emilia Strong Sykes

Representative, OH-13, Ohio

Party

Democrat

Born: January 4, 1986 (age 40)
In Congress: House since 2023
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 94%
Missed Votes: 4%
Office Phone: 202-225-6265
Website: sykes.house.gov

Committees

Science, Space, and Technology
Transportation and Infrastructure

Who Is Emilia Strong Sykes?

Emilia Strong Sykes is a Democratic representative from OH-13 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2023. Born January 4, 1986, Sykes is 40. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Sykes voted on 299 and missed 11. Sykes voted with the majority of their party 94% of the time. Sykes sponsored 40 bills and resolutions this Congress.

How Emilia Strong Sykes Voted

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NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 213, September 16, 2026
NayPROOF ActH.R. 10326, September 16, 2026
NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026H.R. 5334, September 16, 2026
YeaRatepayer Protection ActH.R. 9340, September 16, 2026
YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026H.R. 9497, September 16, 2026
YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026H.R. 9576, September 16, 2026
YeaRetire through Ownership ActS. 2403, September 16, 2026
YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.H.Con.Res. 93, September 15, 2026
NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 210, September 15, 2026
YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025H.R. 2140, September 15, 2026
YeaGUARD ActH.R. 2978, September 15, 2026
YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025H.R. 4646, September 15, 2026

Bills Emilia Strong Sykes Sponsored

Skills Against Violence Act of 2026 (H.R. 10638, In Committee)
Commemorating the City of North Canton's 120 Years. (H.Res. 1541, Introduced)
Commemorating the city of Massillon's 200 years. (H.Res. 1540, Introduced)
Truck Stop Safety Act (H.R. 9004, In Committee)
RAPID Responders Act of 2026 (H.R. 8713, In Committee)
COOL IT Act (H.R. 8639, In Committee)
Quantum for Health Act (H.R. 8530, In Committee)
Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026 (H.R. 8393, In Committee)
Railroad Safety and Accountability Act (H.R. 7338, In Committee)
Airline Passenger Compensation Act of 2025 (H.R. 6820, In Committee)
Commemorating the Akron Urban League's centennial. (H.Res. 1000, Introduced)
AIRSHIP Act (H.R. 6898, In Committee)

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Honoring and commemorating 200 years of historic contributions to American culture made by the city of Akron. (H.Res. 918, Introduced)
Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025 (H.R. 5661, In Committee)
GUARD Act (H.R. 5893, In Committee)
Fair Warning Act of 2025 (H.R. 5761, In Committee)
Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act (H.R. 5702, In Committee)
Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act (H.R. 5701, In Committee)
Break Free From Domestic Violence Act (H.R. 5700, In Committee)
Pay Our Military Act (H.R. 5660, In Committee)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability". (H.J.Res. 123, In Committee)
Food Farmacy Act of 2025 (H.R. 5412, In Committee)
NASA Talent Exchange Program Act (H.R. 5122, In Committee)
No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (H.R. 4740, In Committee)
HOMES Act (H.R. 4352, In Committee)
Get Your Money Back Act (H.R. 4267, In Committee)
Support for Quantum Supply Chains Act (H.R. 3788, In Committee)
Closing Bribery Loopholes Act (H.R. 3741, In Committee)
A resolution remembering John Brown. (H.Res. 434, Introduced)
Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2025 (H.R. 3372, In Committee)
Mental Health Improvement Act (H.R. 3260, In Committee)
Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act (H.R. 2473, In Committee)
EITC Lookback Act (H.R. 2898, In Committee)
INFANTS Act of 2025 (H.R. 2472, In Committee)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care. (H.Res. 238, Introduced)
Pay Our Military Act (H.R. 2017, In Committee)
Feed Our Families Act of 2025 (H.R. 2016, In Committee)
Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025 (H.R. 1751, In Committee)
RAIL Act (H.R. 971, In Committee)
Lower Your Taxes Act (H.R. 463, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Sykes spoke on the floor 81 times on 69 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, September 3, 2026, 227 wordsRecognizing Dianna Warren
I rise today to recognize Dianna Warren as Ohio's 13th Congressional District champion of the week.
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House, August 31, 2026, 1,154 wordsCongressional Black Caucus Hit the Ground Running in August
I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia for bringing us together to highlight what we saw while we were home.
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House, July 16, 2026, 167 wordsRecognizing Marcus Christopher as Ohio's 13th Congressional District Champion of the Week
Today I rise to recognize Marcus Christopher as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week after capturing the gold medal in BMX Park at the X Games in Chiba, Japan.
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House, June 24, 2026, 208 wordsRecognizing Darryn Peterson
Today, I rise to recognize Darryn Peterson as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week.
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House, June 9, 2026, 798 wordsHome- and Community-Based Services Fraud
The House Oversight Committee's Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing last week focused on allegations of home- and community- based services in my State of Ohio.
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House, June 4, 2026, 786 wordsNational Gun Violence Awareness Month
This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, I rise today thinking about families in Ohio's 13th Congressional District, families whose lives were changed forever by gun violence.
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House, June 4, 2026, 210 wordsRecognizing Nordonia High School Girls Flag Football Team
I rise today to recognize the Nordonia High School girls' flag football team as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week.
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House, June 4, 2026, 164 wordsAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
I rise in support of my amendment No. 22, which calls on the FDA to require infant formula and toddler food manufacturers to implement an environmental monitoring regime for deadly contaminants like botulism and salmonella.
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House, May 20, 2026, 246 wordsChampion of the Week: Akron Mental Health Court
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for us to stop and consider how mental health impacts and effects everyone in our communities. For that reason, I am going to recognize the Akron Municipal Mental Health Court as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the Week.
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House, May 14, 2026, 219 wordsCelebrating 50th Anniversary of Akron Roundtable
Today, I rise to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Akron Roundtable and name them Champions of the Week for Ohio's 13th Congressional District.
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Recognizing Law Enforcement Officers of Ohio's 13th Congressional District (House, May 13, 2026)
Inventors Hall of Fame Stem Middle School Chess Team Named Champion of the Week (House, April 23, 2026)
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (House, April 22, 2026)
Tax Day (House, April 21, 2026)
Celebrating Black Maternal Health (House, April 20, 2026)
16th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (House, March 26, 2026)
Champion of the Week (House, March 25, 2026)
Champion of the Week: Archbishop Hoban Girls' Basketball (House, March 19, 2026)
Human and Economic Costs of War in Iran (House, March 18, 2026)
Kent State University and Black History Month (House, March 5, 2026)
Champion of the Week: Women's History Project of the Akron Area (House, March 5, 2026)
Recognizing Black Chamber of Commerce of Summit County (House, February 11, 2026)
Norfolk Southern Train Derailment (House, February 4, 2026)
Recognizing Akron Rites of Passage Institute (House, February 4, 2026)
Recognizing the Remedy Church (House, January 22, 2026)
2025 Final Priority Results Survey (House, January 21, 2026)
Champions of the Week: Dave Ewers, Mark Harper, Dominic Bagnoli (House, January 15, 2026)
Rising Housing Costs (House, January 14, 2026)
Champion of the Week: Conrad Piero (House, January 8, 2026)
Rising Healthcare Costs (House, January 7, 2026)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 6703, Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 498, Do No Harm in Medicaid Act; Providing for Consideration of H.r... (House, December 17, 2025)
Honoring Thomas Bernabei (House, December 16, 2025)
Champion of the Week: Akron Public Schools Mascot Peter George (House, December 16, 2025)
Champions of the Week: Kaxten Mcgrew, Bastain Nowak, and Luke Hinkelman (House, December 11, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 3383, Increasing Investor Opportunities Act; Providing... (House, December 10, 2025)
Honoring Bicentennial of Akron, Ohio (House, December 2, 2025)
Champions of the Week: North Canton First Responders (House, December 2, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 4312, Student Compensation and Opportunity Through Rights and Endorsements Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1005, Combating the Lies of Authoritarians In... (House, December 2, 2025)
Champion of the Week: Reese Gallagher (House, November 20, 2025)
Higher Costs of Everyday Life (House, November 18, 2025)
Honoring Ohio Champion of the Week Dwayne Groll (House, September 18, 2025)
Remembering Jared Kneale (House, September 17, 2025)
Honoring May Chen and Mary Ann Freedman (House, September 11, 2025)
My Amendments to H.R. 3838 (House, September 9, 2025)
Honoring Joshua Jarzab (House, September 4, 2025)
Massive Cuts to Energy and Water Infrastructure (House, September 3, 2025)
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Representative Jack Cera (House, July 22, 2025)
Recognizing Canton Repository Reporters (House, July 22, 2025)
Single, Unique Zip Codes for Certain Communities (House, July 21, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
Honoring Fairlawn Police Department Officers (House, June 27, 2025)
Dobbs Decision Anniversary (House, June 25, 2025)
Honoring Alcoholics Anonymous on Their 90th Anniversary (House, June 12, 2025)
Remembering Kent State (House, June 11, 2025)
Congratulating Daniela Scheffler (House, June 10, 2025)
Observing Gun Violence Awareness Month (House, June 5, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2483, Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2931, Save SBA From Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025... (House, June 4, 2025)
Recognizing Lisa Gissendaner (House, June 4, 2025)
Earthquaker Devices Sounds the Alarm (House, May 21, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
Honoring John Brown, Abolitionist (House, May 20, 2025)
Gop Tax Scam Hurts Women and Families (House, May 20, 2025)
Honoring Ohio's 13th Congressional District During National Police Week (House, May 15, 2025)
Champion of the Week: University of Akron Women's Lacrosse Teams (House, May 14, 2025)
Congratulating Matrix M3 Indoor Percussion Ensemble (House, May 8, 2025)
Mental Health Solutions (House, May 7, 2025)
Champion of the Week: Addelynn Ferguson (House, May 1, 2025)
Social Security Administration Is There to Help, Not Hurt, Americans (House, April 30, 2025)
Recognizing Superintendent Jeff Wendorf (House, April 29, 2025)
Women's History Month (House, March 31, 2025)
Honoring University of Akron Men's Basketball Team (House, March 27, 2025)
Recognizing Paul Tazewell (House, March 6, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" (House, March 5, 2025)
Recognizing Reverend Dr. Curtis Theodore Walker, Sr. (House, February 27, 2025)
Congratulating Jerry Gachett on His Retirement (House, February 25, 2025)
Honoring Champion of the Week Khirye Tyler (House, February 12, 2025)
Recognizing Champions of the Week (House, February 7, 2025)
Celebrating Cuyahoga Valley National Park 50th Anniversary (House, January 23, 2025)
Recognizing Rick Cardinal and Wendi Damm (House, January 23, 2025)
Celebrating Goodyear Blimp Centennial (House, January 16, 2025)
Recognizing Christopher Brooks as Ohio's 13th Congressional District Champion of the Week (House, January 15, 2025)

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Questions About Emilia Strong Sykes

Is Emilia Strong Sykes still in Congress?

Yes. Emilia Strong Sykes is serving as representative from OH-13 in the 119th Congress.

What party is Emilia Strong Sykes?

Emilia Strong Sykes is a Democrat.

When is Emilia Strong Sykes up for reelection?

Sykes's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Emilia Strong Sykes?

Emilia Strong Sykes was born January 4, 1986 and is 40.

How often does Emilia Strong Sykes vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Sykes voted with the majority of their party 94% of the time.

What committees is Emilia Strong Sykes on?

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.