Congresswomen Brown, Velázquez, and Pressley introduced the Health Hair Act to ban formaldehyde in hair products.
Quiver AI Summary
Introduction of the Healthy Hair Act: Congresswomen Shontel Brown, Nydia Velázquez, and Ayanna Pressley have introduced the Healthy Hair Act, which aims to ban formaldehyde in hair products. This legislation would classify hair smoothing products containing formaldehyde as adulterated, thereby prohibiting their sale in the U.S.
Health Concerns Raised: The bill addresses the health risks associated with formaldehyde, a known carcinogen linked to increased cancer rates, respiratory illnesses, and reproductive issues, particularly affecting Black women. Representatives emphasize the need for action, given the continued delays by the FDA in regulating these chemicals.
Statements from Congresswomen: Congresswoman Brown stated that "evidence builds every day" about the dangers posed by these products, calling for immediate action. Velázquez added that the health of millions is at risk due to inaction, while Pressley highlighted the unregulated toxic chemicals in beauty products marketed to Black women.
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Shontel M. Brown Fundraising
Shontel M. Brown recently disclosed $192.1K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 504th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 54.4% came from individual donors.
Brown disclosed $158.0K of spending. This was the 488th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Brown disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 361st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Shontel M. Brown's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Shontel M. Brown Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Shontel M. Brown is worth $32.0K, as of February 25th, 2026. This is the 477th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Brown has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Shontel M. Brown's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Brown.
Shontel M. Brown Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Shontel M. Brown:
- H.R.6429: Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025
- H.R.5457: Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
- H.R.5255: Thriving Community Gardens Act
- H.R.4635: 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.4392: Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025
- H.R.4158: Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Shontel M. Brown on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Brown.
2026 Ohio's 11th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,454,791 of spending in Ohio's 11th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Ohio's 11th congressional district election.
