Joyce Beatty (D-Oh-03)

LEGISLATOR US Representative JOYCE BEATTY (D-OH-03)

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DC Office 133 Cannon House Office Building

BGOV BIOGRAPHY

By Timothy R. Homan, Bloomberg News Joyce Beatty says she was drawn to politics by her mentor, the late C.J. McLin, a prominent state lawmaker who founded what’s now known as the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. McLin “took an interest in me and got me involved with the Democratic Party. From there it seemed like my life just soared,” Beatty said in a phone interview. Beatty defeated Republican Chris Long, a city council member in Reynoldsburg, to win her first congressional election. During the campaign, she focused on education, the economy, and Medicare and Social Security. She spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, where she talked about the role women play in the economy. Since taking public office, Beatty has focused many of her efforts on economic and financial matters, drawing on family experiences. “My mother’s side of the family were all small business owners,” Beatty said in an interview. “Our family had the first African-American gas station in Dayton, Ohio.” Her father was a brick mason and active in labor unions, she said. He also was a decorated member of the U.S. Army. Beatty’s own small-business experience includes starting a company that trained nonprofits to improve their services to at- risk community members. Later she opened a small retail shop in downtown Columbus. “As a small business owner, I understand what it’s like to make a payroll,” she said. “I’m very interested in financial services and how we can work together to have a win-win for those institutions that supply jobs.” Beatty said she recognizes her influence at first will be limited, and she’s willing to collaborate with other freshmen, even if they’re on the other side of the aisle. She mentioned Susan Brooks, a Republican from Indiana also elected in 2012, as someone she respects highly. Collaboration with Republicans may only go so far, though, since Beatty said she will work hard to protect Social Security and Medicare. Beatty, who suffered a stroke in 2000, said her understanding of medical issues was shaped by both personal and professional experiences. She has worked as a hospital administrator and a board member of the American Heart Association. She said she’s excited about commuting by foot from a place two blocks away behind the Supreme Court to her office in the House Cannon Office Building. “I’ll stay healthy and be on time,” she said. © 2015 Bloomberg Finance L.P. All Rights Reserved Updated Dec. 30, 2012

BIO FROM REPRESENTATIVE'S WEBSITE

From the Representative's Website Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is serving her second term representing the 3rd Congressional District of Ohio that is wholly contained within Franklin County and represents 29 municipalities including Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg and Gahanna. As Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Beatty serves on the powerful Committee on Financial Services and is member of two subcommittees- Housing and Insurance as well as Oversight and Investigations. The Committee on Financial Services oversees all components of the nation's housing and financial services sectors including banking, insurance, real estate, public and assisted housing, and securities. With her position on the Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Beatty continues to be a proven leader in increasing home mortgage financial literacy, ensuring financial oversight, and expanding affordable housing opportunities. She has also been successful in increasing access to credit to consumers and leveling the playing field. In 2014, Rep. Beatty brought then-Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donavan to the District to announce a $300 million project to revitalize the Near East Side, led by $30 million in federal funds. In December 2014, Rep. Beatty was pivotal in securing nearly $4 million in federal funds to address Columbus' infant mortality rate, which is one of the highest in the country. Reducing infant mortality is a top priority for Beatty, and her office aggressively joined the efforts to secure funding for the Healthy Start program. The initiative will expand and improve the system of care for mothers and babies by creating a community model of collaboration and coordination of services among material child health care providers in central Ohio. A long-time advocate in eradicating human trafficking, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Beatty to combat child sex trafficking unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 and 2015. Rep. Beatty's legislation would reduce the instances and impacts of child sex trafficking by de-criminalizing the behavior of child sex trafficking victims and making it easier for people to report potential instances. Rep. Beatty encourages the public to embrace the philosophy of 'if you see something, say something.' Prior to her service in the U.S. House of Representatives, in 1999, Rep. Beatty was selected to serve in the 27th House District of the Ohio House of Representatives. She went on to serve 5 terms in the Ohio General Assembly. During her tenure, she rose to become the first female Democratic House Leader in Ohio's history and was instrumental in passing legislation that improved the climate for economic development in the state. Congresswoman Beatty graduated with a B.A. from Central State University, received her M.S. degree from Wright State University, and completed all but her dissertation for a doctorate at the University of Cincinnati. In addition, she has received two honorary doctorate degrees from Ohio Dominican University and Central State University. Rep. Beatty is a native Ohioan with a strong history of working across the spectrum to fuse people, public policy and politics to make a difference. She is a former small business owner who established a successful management consulting company and later opened a small retail business in downtown Columbus. A strong proponent and advocate for empowerment, she also founded an organization that focused on developing business ownership among women to create economic opportunities. Congresswoman Beatty is a sought after public speaker and Ebony Magazine named her one of the 150 most powerful African-Americans in the United States. Beatty is active in The Links, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Rep. Beatty is married to Otto Beatty, Jr., an attorney, businessman and former Ohio State Representative. He currently practices law in Columbus, Ohio.

PERSONAL PROFILE

COMMITTEES Birthdate 03/12/1950 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

CAUCUSES Political Party Democratic Party Wright State University Congressional Black Caucus Master's Degree 1975 Marital Status Married Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues Central State University Spouse Otto Beatty, Jr. Congressional Heart and Stroke Bachelor's Degree Coalition Residence Colombus, OH Central State University Family 2 stepchildren Doctorate Degree

Religion Baptist Ohio Dominican University Pronunciation BAY-tee Doctorate Degree

Univ of Cincinnati Phd 1979

Senior Vice President, Ohio State University Candidate:Democratic Party , (OH)2012 House of Rep Election 1999 - 2008 State Representative, (OH)House of Representatives 11-06-2012 Representative Elect, (US)House of Representatives 01-03-2013 - Present Representative:Ohio, (US)House of Representatives