South Cuyahoga News

Rep. Shontel Brown, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 11th district, has expressed her opposition to what she refers to as "Trump’s Big Ugly Bill" through a series of tweets on May 22, 2025. Her posts convey her stance against the bill and highlight its potential impact on vulnerable populations.

In a tweet posted at 05:19:38 UTC, Rep. Brown criticized Republican efforts to pass the bill, stating that it would harm vulnerable people by implementing cuts after the midterms and shifting responsibilities to states. She described these actions as "political cowardice" and emphasized her commitment to representing Northeast Ohioans by opposing the bill on the floor. "Republicans know Trump’s Big Ugly Bill hurts vulnerable people."

Later that morning at 10:43:30 UTC, Rep. Brown indicated an imminent vote on the bill and underscored its consequences for Ohioans if passed into law. She noted that hundreds of thousands could lose health care and nutrition benefits amid rising prices, declaring her firm opposition with a resounding "Hell No." "In a few minutes we will vote on Trump's Big Ugly Bill."

At 11:12:42 UTC, Rep. Brown confirmed her vote against the bill, describing it as a "scam and a rip-off" that would worsen lives by increasing costs and punishing those in need. She highlighted specific figures indicating that at least 770,000 Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage while 450,000 might lose SNAP benefits if the bill were enacted. Despite voting no, she stated that "this fight isn't over." "I voted NO on Trump's Big Ugly Bill."

Shontel Brown has served in Congress since replacing Marcia Fudge in 2021 and previously held office in Cuyahoga County Council from 2015 to 2021.