South Cuyahoga News

Rep. Shontel Brown, a U.S. Congress member representing Ohio’s 11th district since 2021, has expressed detailed opinions and criticisms in a series of posts on social media. Serving previously in the Cuyahoga County Council, Brown brings her experiences to bear in these public statements.

On April 9, 2025, Brown commented on a recent procedural rule vote by House Republicans. "House Republicans are using today’s procedural rule vote to block future votes on Trump’s terrible tariffs for the next six months," she stated. She questioned the reluctance of MAGA supporters to vote for these policies, suggesting doubt in their effectiveness.

Later on the same day, Brown noted the scheduled vote on what she termed the "Republican Rip-Off Budget," detailing significant financial cuts. "We’re supposedly voting on the Republican Rip-Off Budget at 5:45 PM," she tweeted. Brown outlined cuts totaling $880 billion to Medicaid and $230 billion to SNAP, emphasizing the impact on Northeast Ohio and questioning whether the Republicans would indeed proceed with the vote.

In a separate matter concerning public health and safety, Brown drew attention to an FDA policy stagnation. On April 10, 2025, she declared, "Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen found in hair relaxers and straighteners." The Biden-era proposal to ban these substances has stalled, prompting Brown, alongside Representatives Nydia Velázquez and Ayanna Pressley, to call for clarification and progress from the FDA. She highlighted the implications for Black women who rely on these products.