DemocratU.S. Representative, OH-13
Emilia Strong Sykes
In the House since Jan 3, 2023 (2 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jan 4, 1986.
Official website · DC office 202-225-6265 · @RepEmiliaSykes
At a glance
35Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
275Bills cosponsored
3%Roll-call votes missed (20 of 674)
96.3%Votes with own party's majority
$3,990,519Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10900 | Law Enforcement Accountability for Plate Reader Abuse Act | Oct 22, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 10638 | Skills Against Violence Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Sep 28, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Sep 28, 2026 |
| H.R. 9004 | Truck Stop Safety Act Transportation and Public Works · 0 cosponsors | May 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. May 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 8713 | RAPID Responders Act of 2026 Transportation and Public Works · 1 cosponsors | May 7, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. May 7, 2026 |
| H.R. 8639 | COOL IT Act Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Apr 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 8530 | Quantum for Health Act Science, Technology, Communications · 0 cosponsors | Apr 27, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Apr 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 8393 | Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026 Finance and Financial Sector · 3 cosponsors | Apr 20, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Apr 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 7338 | Railroad Safety and Accountability Act Transportation and Public Works · 0 cosponsors | Feb 3, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Feb 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 6898 | AIRSHIP Act Science, Technology, Communications · 1 cosponsors | Dec 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Dec 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6820 | Airline Passenger Compensation Act of 2025 Transportation and Public Works · 4 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Feb 2, 2026 |
| H.R. 5893 | GUARD Act Social Welfare · 1 cosponsors | Oct 31, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Oct 31, 2025 |
| H.R. 5761 | Fair Warning Act of 2025 Labor and Employment · 2 cosponsors | Oct 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Oct 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 5701 | Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act Social Welfare · 0 cosponsors | Oct 6, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Oct 6, 2025 |
| H.R. 5700 | Break Free From Domestic Violence Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Oct 6, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Oct 6, 2025 |
| H.R. 5702 | Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Oct 6, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 6, 2025 |
| H.R. 5660 | Pay Our Military Act Armed Forces and National Security · 49 cosponsors | Sep 30, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. Sep 30, 2025 |
| H.R. 5661 | Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 6 cosponsors | Sep 30, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Dec 1, 2025 |
| H.J.Res. 123 | 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". Health · 35 cosponsors | Sep 17, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Sep 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 5412 | Food Farmacy Act of 2025 Health · 3 cosponsors | Sep 16, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Sep 16, 2025 |
| H.R. 5122 | NASA Talent Exchange Program Act Science, Technology, Communications · 2 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Sep 3, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$3,990,519Total raised
$2,505,455From individuals
$3,171,439Spent
$941,758Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2OH13264, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.