119th Congress
Shontel M. Brown
Representative, OH-11, Ohio
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- June 24, 1975 (age 51)
- In Congress
- House since 2021
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-7032
- Website
- shontelbrown.house.gov
Committees
- Agriculture
- Oversight and Government Reform
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Who Is Shontel M. Brown?
Shontel M. Brown is a Democratic representative from OH-11 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2021. Born June 24, 1975, Brown is 51. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Brown voted on 310 and missed 0. Brown voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Brown sponsored 27 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Shontel M. Brown 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".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 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".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Shontel M. Brown Sponsored
- VET CARE Act (H.R. 10617, In Committee)
- Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 10534, In Committee)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building". (H.R. 4635, Passed the House)
- GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2026 (H.R. 9837, In Committee)
- REPLACE Act (H.R. 9836, In Committee)
- Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026 (H.R. 9423, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month". (H.Res. 1368, Introduced)
- Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026 (H.R. 9263, In Committee)
- Directing 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. 104, In Committee)
- To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes. (H.R. 8676, In Committee)
- Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026 (H.R. 8474, In Committee)
- Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026 (H.R. 7975, In Committee)
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- Healthy Hair Act (H.R. 7685, In Committee)
- Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate. (H.Res. 1004, Introduced)
- Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act (H.R. 5457, Passed the House)
- Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025 (H.R. 6429, In Committee)
- Thriving Community Gardens Act (H.R. 5255, In Committee)
- Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025 (H.R. 4392, In Committee)
- Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4158, In Committee)
- Electronic Consent Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 4094, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "Black Music Month". (H.Res. 509, Introduced)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable housing. (H.Res. 493, Introduced)
- HER Act (H.R. 3749, In Committee)
- Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 3506, In Committee)
- Hunger-Free Future Act of 2025 (H.R. 2489, In Committee)
- To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity". (H.R. 989, In Committee)
- Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate. (H.Res. 48, Introduced)
Floor Speeches
Brown spoke on the floor 27 times on 24 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, August 31, 2026, 564 wordsCongressional Black Caucus Hit the Ground Running in August
I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia for her leadership on this issue.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 30, 2026, 665 wordsHaiti Temporary Protected Status
As often the case with the current occupant of the White House, it all started with a lie.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 9, 2026, 722 wordsRecognizing Juneteenth
I am proud to rise to recognize Juneteenth, a defining moment in our Nation's history.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 12, 2026, 438 wordsAnother Blight on American History
I thank Representative McClellan for leading tonight's Special Order hour.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 29, 2026, 897 wordsFarm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
The farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation that Congress works on. It touches every corner of this country every day.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 21, 2026, 354 words2027 Presidential Budget Request Will Make Life Harder
The convicted felon in the White House is not an honest man, but when he rebranded the Department of Defense as the Department of War, for once, for once, he told the truth because war is what we have. War is what he wants, and war is what he is asking the American people to pay for.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 14, 2026, 366 wordsTechnical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building
I am very proud to see this legislation on the floor today, and I appreciate the support of both the ranking member and chair of the Oversight Committee.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 25, 2026, 673 wordsFree and Fair Elections
More and more I am troubled by a simple question: Will Donald Trump be the last President ever elected by a free and fair election?
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 11, 2026, 173 wordsHonoring James R. Willis
I rise during Black History Month to honor an extraordinary constituent, Mr. James R. Willis, a marine, an attorney, and a true Cleveland legend.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 2, 2026, 159 wordsICE Coming to Springfield, Ohio
In Springfield, Ohio, families are preparing for the worst kind of ICE storm, a storm fueled by hate and racism, years in the making.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
See All (27)
- Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month (House, February 2, 2026)
- History Is Watching (House, January 13, 2026)
- Protecting Education for Children With Disabilities (House, January 13, 2026)
- Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act (House, December 15, 2025)
- Recognizing Myesha Watkins (House, December 3, 2025)
- Working People Pay the Price (House, November 17, 2025)
- Stories From Home: the Human Cost of Expiring Healthcare Tax Credits (House, November 17, 2025)
- Northeast Ohioans Are Getting Squeezed (House, September 2, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Gop Tax Scam Hurts Women and Families (House, May 20, 2025)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Erasing Black History (House, May 19, 2025)
- Trump's First 100 Days (House, May 5, 2025)
- First 100 Days (House, April 29, 2025)
- Recognizing Resilience, Resistance, and Relentless Struggle, Lessons of Black History (House, February 26, 2025)
- Supporting Federal Workers (House, February 5, 2025)
- Honoring Congressman Louis Stokes (House, January 23, 2025)
Ohio in Congress →
- Jon Husted (R, Senate)
- Bernie Moreno (R, Senate)
- Troy Balderson (R, House)
- Joyce Beatty (D, House)
- Mike Carey (R, House)
- Warren Davidson (R, House)
- Jim Jordan (R, House)
- David P. Joyce (R, House)
- Marcy Kaptur (D, House)
- Greg Landsman (D, House)
- Robert E. Latta (R, House)
- Max L. Miller (R, House)
- Michael A. Rulli (R, House)
- Emilia Strong Sykes (D, House)
- David J. Taylor (R, House)
- Michael R. Turner (R, House)
Questions About Shontel M. Brown
Is Shontel M. Brown still in Congress?
Yes. Shontel M. Brown is serving as representative from OH-11 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Shontel M. Brown?
Shontel M. Brown is a Democrat.
When is Shontel M. Brown up for reelection?
Brown's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Shontel M. Brown?
Shontel M. Brown was born June 24, 1975 and is 51.
How often does Shontel M. Brown vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Brown voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Shontel M. Brown on?
House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.