home / press

Menu
  • Search all tables

Press releases

One row per release. Full-text search runs over title + body text.

Data license: MIT · Data source: dwillis/congress-press

url
Link to the original release on the member's official site
text
Extracted body text (may be empty if the page could not be fetched)
has_text
1 if body text was successfully extracted
date_source
How the publication date was determined
bioguide_id
Bioguide ID of the member

228 rows where party = "Democrat", state = "MD" and year = 2022 sorted by date descending

✎ View and edit SQL

This data as json, CSV (advanced)

year 1

  • 2022 · 228 ✖

state 1

  • MD · 228 ✖

party 1

  • Democrat · 228 ✖

chamber 1

  • House 228
url title date ▲ year month party chamber state member_name bioguide_id domain scraper source date_source text has_text collected_at updated_at
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/statement-of-congressman-jamie-raskin-to-the-people-of-maryland-s-8th-district Statement of Congressman Jamie Raskin to the People of Maryland’s 8th District 2022-12-28 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today released the following statement. “After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer. I am about to embark on a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Prognosis for most people in my situation is excellent after four months of treatment. “I expect to be able to work through this period but have been cautioned by my doctors to reduce unnecessary exposure to avoid COVID-19, the flu and other viruses. In addition to destroying cancer cells, chemotherapy impairs natural antibodies and undermines the body’s immune system. I am advised that it also causes hair loss and weight gain (although I am still holding out hope for the kind that causes hair gain and weight loss). “With the benefit of early detection and fine doctors, the help of my extraordinary staff, the love of Sarah and our daughters and sons-in-law (actual and to-be) and family and friends, and the support of my beloved constituents and my colleagues in the House, I plan to get through this and, in the meantime, to keep making progress every day in Congress for American democracy. “My love and solidarity go out to other families managing cancer or any other health condition in this holiday season—and all the doctors, nurses and medical personnel who provide us comfort and hope.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-secures-23965000-for-direct-investments-in-local-community-organizations Congressman Mfume Secures $23,965,000+ for Direct Investments in Local Community Organizations 2022-12-23 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) worked to secure more than $23,965,000 in Community Project Funding for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package today. A listing of each project is found below. The legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Under rules established by the U.S. House of Representatives and its Appropriations Committee, each House member may request funding for a limited number of community projects for the fiscal year. For the last year, Congressman Mfume successfully fought to ensure all his submitted projects received momentous federal investment from the U.S. House and worked with Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen to bolster their support for the legislative initiatives in the U.S. Senate. “My work throughout the past year on this substantial Community Project Funding has been a critical priority for me because real dollars that will go directly to organizations deserving of federal backing for the work they do each and every day in our communities were at stake,” said Congressman Mfume. “The high volume of competitive applications I received for the fiscal year 2022 funding made it difficult to narrow down all the applications my Office received for 2023 funding. Rest assured that the organizations receiving this game-changing funding through my efforts are ready to build on the profound successes they have already demonstrated. I look forward to seeing these organizations leverage the federal investments for the benefit of our neighbors,” he concluded. Congressman Mfume championed funding for all 15 projects he submitted this year. The deserving organizations work tirelessly on the ground in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, and their work encompasses a range of services from job training to housing assistance and veterans assistance. The projects receiving the fiscal year 2023 round of funding follows. Arena Playhouse Capital Improvement Project $4,000,000 to support Arena Pl… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congress-extends-baltimore-national-heritage-area-funding-by-13-years Congress Extends Baltimore National Heritage Area Funding by 13 Years 2022-12-22 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) announced passage of legislation they led to reauthorize the Baltimore National Heritage Area funding through 2037. The legislation, co-led by Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02) and John Sarbanes (MD-03), ensures federal support for the Baltimore National Heritage Area’s efforts to promote and preserve Baltimore’s history and the ongoing efforts to highlight Baltimore’s contributions to our nation’s story. The legislation was passed by the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2022, and passed the U.S. House of Representatives today as one of the last actions by this Congress. It now goes to President Biden to be signed into law. “There are so many stories to tell about every community in Baltimore. We have a rich history and legacy that needs to be told over and over again. Indeed, we hold the keys to many national treasures, big and small. The Baltimore National Heritage Area, which encompasses most of my Congressional District, serves a unique role in our City by attracting tourism, educating our youth, and celebrating this City’s history and culture,” said Congressman Mfume. “I am immensely proud to have successfully reauthorized the Baltimore National Heritage Area funding well before it was set to expire in 2024,” he concluded. "The Baltimore National Heritage Area showcases the rich historic and cultural legacy of Maryland's largest city,” said Senator Cardin. “Extending this impactful federal designation ensures local agencies and non-profits can continue to recognize and protect our heritage resources and serve residents and visitors alike through recreational and educational opportunities." Shauntee Daniels, Executive Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, said on the bill's passage: “It ensures that Baltimore’s strong connection to the history of the country is preserved for many generations to come. It also will continue to allow the National Heritage Area to invest in programs, projects and initiatives whi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/cardin-raskin-introduce-bill-to-protect-vulnerable-individuals-left-without-a-country Cardin, Raskin Introduce Bill to Protect Vulnerable Individuals Left Without a Country 2022-12-22 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.-8), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, have introduced the “Stateless Protection Act,” bicameral legislation establishing a new protected status, permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship for stateless individuals residing in the United States. These vulnerable individuals do not have nationality or citizenship in any country of the world, a situation which often results in significant financial hardship, separation from relatives, and lengthy or sometimes even indefinite immigration detention. Current estimates reveal that there are more than 200,000 individuals in the U.S. who are stateless or at risk of becoming stateless. While U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas earlier this year announced that his agency is developing a definition to identify stateless individuals, there currently is no definition to recognize this perilous status in immigration law or current regulations, making it even harder to identify stateless people. “Stateless individuals fall outside of the protection of any country of the world through no fault of their own,” said Senator Cardin. “Our laws need to show our values as a nation of immigrants and should protect stateless people, providing them and their immediate families with the opportunity to become full citizens of the United States. I am proud to work with Congressman Raskin and with our advocacy partners to begin to truly address this hidden problem.” “To be stateless is to live in a dreadful and dangerously vulnerable condition,” Rep. Jamie Raskin. “We should help stateless people by giving them a way to become citizens in our free and great country. America was created as an ‘asylum to humanity,’ as Tom Paine put it, to afford refuge to all the ‘persecuted lovers of freedom’ on earth. I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Cardin to give the prospect of citizenship and real rights to peop… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/rep-jamie-raskin-to-lead-democrats-on-house-oversight-committee Rep. Jamie Raskin to Lead Democrats on House Oversight Committee 2022-12-22 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) was elected Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee for the 118th Congress. After securing the endorsement of the House Democratic Steering Committee, he was then selected by vote of the full Democratic caucus. He succeeds outgoing representative Carolyn Maloney (NY-12). “I am truly humbled and honored beyond measure to be elected Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee for the 118th Congress,” said Rep. Raskin. “I was recruited to this Committee by Representative Elijah Cummings on my first day of my first Term and it is overwhelming to think I will now be one of his successors. I am thinking about him a lot today.” “I look forward to championing our Democratic priorities on the House’s lead investigative committee and drawing on the remarkable talents and voices of our Democratic Members. I want to thank Representatives Steve Lynch and Gerry Connolly for their remarkable work, integrity and commitment to the Oversight Committee, and all my colleagues for entrusting me with this awesome responsibility. And a special shout-out to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for endorsing my candidacy many weeks ago.” Rep. Raskin currently serves as chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, where he led a seven-part series on the rise of violent white supremacy and convened hearings exposing censorship and book banning in public schools, among many other projects. He was the lead House impeachment manager in the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump and a Member of the Select Committee on the January 6 attack. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-announce-71-million-in-infrastructure-law-funding-to-upgrade-martin-airport-station Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Announce $7.1 Million in Infrastructure Law Funding to Upgrade Martin Airport Station 2022-12-21 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, (all D-Md.) today announced $7,109,500 in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding to help the Maryland Department of Transportation modernize and increase the accessibility of Maryland Area Regional Commuter’s (MARC) Martin Airport Station - a “legacy station” constructed before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The funding comes through the Federal Transit Administration’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). The federal dollars will be used to improve safety and accessibility at Martin Airport Station, bringing it into compliance with the ADA by upgrading boarding and alighting platforms.Under the existing station configuration, commuters board and depart from MARC trains directly on the train tracks. “Martin Airport Station has been a staple for Maryland commuters and travelers for decades, but aging infrastructure that predates the passage of the ADA has created barriers for people with disabilities,” said the lawmakers. “With this grant, we are equitably rebuilding our infrastructure and sending a message that public transit must be safe, efficient and accessible for all Marylanders.” The Federal Transit Administration’s ASAP was created by theInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which the Maryland Democratic Congressional Delegation unanimously supported as it passed in November 2021. Its goal is to upgrade the nation’s oldest transit systems to be more accessible for people with disabilities. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/raskin-pressley-lynch-and-colleagues-urge-extension-of-covid-19-workers-compensation-benefits-for-postal-workers Raskin, Pressley, Lynch and Colleagues Urge Extension of COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Postal Workers 2022-12-16 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) in partnership with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) led their colleagues in calling for the extension of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provision that made it easier for postal workers who contract COVID on the job to receive federal workers compensation. In a letter to Congressional appropriators, the lawmakers called for the provision—which is set to expire next month—to be extended as part of the omnibus government spending package. “As Congress continues to undertake efforts to advance health equity, it is imperative that postal employees receive nothing short of the robust support they deserve when recovering from illness,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter. “This critical protection provides America’s postal workers with the resources they need to safeguard their own health and safety and ensure the continuation of timely, reliable, and efficient mail services for the American people.” Prior to the enactment of ARPA in March of 2021, postal and other federal workers were required to submit onerous proof that they contracted COVID-19 on the job and could not have otherwise contracted the illness in the course of their daily personal lives. The enactment of ARPA temporarily removed this burden, facilitating the ability of postal and other federal workers diagnosed with COVID-19 to receive coverage under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). Specifically, the law established a presumption of FECA coverage for federal employees that received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and recently carried out job duties requiring contact with members of the public, co-workers, or patients. “This immense and inequitable burden of proof resulted in invasive questioning and the denial of nearly half of all workers’ compensation claims,” the lawmakers continued. “In stark contrast, implementation of the [ARPA provision] has decreased denial rates for USPS employees to less than three percent.” COVID-19 case… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-on-passage-of-legislation-to-train-law-enforcement-officers-on-mental-health-crises Statement on Passage of Legislation to Train Law Enforcement Officers on Mental Health Crises 2022-12-14 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement upon passage of the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act. This bill invests in local and state law enforcement agencies by training law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics to safely and successfully be of service to individuals experiencing mental health crises. “I’m proud to send this legislation to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Those suffering from their mental health deserve effective treatment, not instant criminalization, when facing a crisis,” said Congressman Mfume. “Law enforcement officers are often the first to encounter individuals in these emergency situations and providing them with the proper training and resources to do their jobs is the right thing to do. This bill will keep our communities safe and help save lives,” he concluded. Topline Highlights of the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act Responds to Need for Alternatives to Use of Force More than 2 million people with serious mental illness are arrested per year, with as many as 64% of jail inmates having a mental illness. People in crisis make up 25-50% of fatalities during law enforcement encounters. Protects Individuals in Crisis, Law Enforcement, and Bystanders Instructs the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to build curricula in the training topics, or identifying current curricula, in discussion with law enforcement, mental health organizations, family advocacy organizations, civil liberties groups, and more. Authorizes $90 million in grant funding for training, which incorporates exercises and evaluative assessments. Requires the National Institute of Justice and the Government Accountability Office to examine the effectiveness of the program and its results. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/raskin-announces-climate-action-app-clima-as-winner-of-2022-md-08-congressional-app-challenge Raskin Announces Climate Action App ‘Clima’ as Winner of 2022 MD-08 Congressional App Challenge 2022-12-09 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper ROCKVILLE, M.D. — At the close of Computer Science Education Week, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. This year’s winners are Yixuan Li and Brian Mason of Walt Whitman High School, 11th grade students who created Clima, an app that gamifies carbon reduction through a creative user-driven experience. Clima rewards users points for taking sustainable actions in their home and community, like recycling bottles, washing laundry with cold water and more to earn points and care for a virtual sapling that grows as players complete green activities. “Yixuan and Brian’s inventive app Clima makes individual climate action accessible and fun–a perfect demonstration of the boundless creativity and public spirit that live among young people,” said Rep. Raskin. “Not only am I impressed by their pure technological savvy, I am heartened by Yixuan and Brian’s commitment to sustainability. Thanks to every student who entered my competition, and to the teachers, mentors and family of the 8th District who have supported our next generation of coders.” Rep. Raskin also featured Yixuan and Brian as “Local Heroes” on his weekly video series, available here. The Congressional App Challenge began in 2014 in an effort to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and to encourage students to develop coding and computer science skills. Students in participating congressional districts compete against their peers by creating original software applications (“apps”). Winning apps are featured on the U.S. House of Representatives' website, the Congressional App Challenge website, and are displayed in a U.S. Capitol Building exhibit. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-passage-of-legislation-to-protect-same-sex-interracial-marriage Congressman Mfume Statement on Passage of Legislation to Protect Same Sex & Interracial Marriage 2022-12-08 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding his vote to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which upholds marriage equality under federal law for same sex and interracial couples. This legislation now goes to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “When the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, it marked a frightening reversal in what our country recognized as the long-established law of the land. When a sitting member of the same court suggested revisiting the legal precedent regarding marriage could be next, it became imperative for Congress to answer the call, act, and protect this critical human right,” said Congressman Mfume. “All discrimination is wrong, and with the Respect for Marriage Act we are defending the millions of interracial and same-sex couples in America, whom many of us simply know as family, friends, and neighbors. I will continue to do everything in my power to defend the rights and liberties that make us American, including the right to love who you love,” he concluded. Topline Highlights of the Respect for Marriage Act Federally Recognizes Marriage Regardless of Sex or Race Requires, for federal law purposes, that an individual be considered married if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed. Gives same-sex and interracial couples additional security that they will continue to enjoy equal treatment under federal law as all other married couples. Repeals, once and for all, the discriminatory and unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act so that it cannot be utilized against the LGBTQ community. Prohibits any person acting under color of state law from denying full faith and credit to an out-of-state marriage based on the sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin of the individuals in the marriage. Provides the U.S. Attorney General with the authority to pursue enforcement actions and creates a private right of action for any individual harmed by a violation of this provision. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-the-release-of-brittney-griner Congressman Mfume Statement on the Release of Brittney Griner 2022-12-08 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian custody. “Today is a great day for all Americans and the freedoms we fight so hard for, because Brittney Griner has been released from her unjust detention in Russia,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “I am proud to have helped keep the cruel treatment Ms. Griner faced in the public eye through my own advocacy on the national airwaves and in print. We knew that the more said from us all, the more opportunities there would be to bring her home. Those collective efforts have finally paid off. I thank President Biden and Vice President Harris along with everyone who stood up, spoke out, and never relented in the effort to secure Ms. Griner's safety. Today, we can finally rest assured – that mission is complete,” he concluded. Congressman Mfume’s Advocacy for Ms. Griner’s Release April 21, 2022, The AFRO, Op-ed: Freeing Brittney Griner is More Than a Slogan. April 24, 2022, MSNBC, Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume speaks on the detainment of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia on “PoliticsNation.” August 7, 2022, MSNBC, Congressman Mfume Advocates for the Release of WNBA Star Brittney Griner with Reverend Al Sharpton on “PoliticsNation." ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/maryland-delegation-announces-more-than-55-million-for-public-health-infrastructure-and-workforce Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $55 Million for Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce 2022-12-07 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $55,352,598 in funding for the Maryland and Baltimore City Health Departments to ensure that public health systems and facilities have the staff, equipment and services needed to protect community health. “Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, our health care heroes have been navigating some of the most difficult public health challenges in this country’s history, exhausting their equipment, facilities and themselves,” said the lawmakers. “These federal dollars will allow our public health departments to fill staff vacancies and replenish equipment to better protect the health of all Marylanders.” Supported in large part by the American Rescue Plan Act, this funding, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant program, is a groundbreaking $3.2 billion investment in the critical public health infrastructure needs of jurisdictions across the country. The following awards were made to public health agencies in Maryland to ensure that systems and facilities have the staff, equipment and services needed to protect community health: Maryland Department of Health, $46,924,126: Forty percent of recruitment funds will be given to local health departments. Baltimore City Health Department, $8,428,472 The American Rescue Plan Act passed last year with overwhelming Maryland Delegation Democratic support. This first-of-its-kind funding will go directly to facilities, giving public health officials the freedom to spend the money based on their region’s most critical needs. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/maryland-virginia-lawmakers-urge-congressional-leaders-to-leave-door-open-to-arpa-h-in-the-national-capital-region Maryland, Virginia Lawmakers Urge Congressional Leaders to Leave Door Open to ARPA-H in the National Capital Region 2022-12-05 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Lawmakers from across Maryland and Virginia, led by Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), are urging congressional leaders to allow maximum flexibility when the administration selects a location for the newly created Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Signed by Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), as well as Representatives Steny Hoyer (Md.-5), Bobby Scott (Va.-3), Dutch Ruppersberger (Md.-2), John Sarbanes (Md.-3), Gerald Connolly (Va.-11), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-7), Donald Beyer (Va.-8), Anthony Brown (Md.-4), Jamie Raskin (Md.-8), Abigail Spanberger (Va.-7), David Trone (Md.-6) and Jennifer Wexton (Va.-10), the bicameral group of lawmakers “respectfully request the omission of language in any bill or committee report that restricts the location of the agency.” This comes in response to suggestions that Congress place statutory restrictions on ARPA-H being within the National Capital Region. The full letter follows and can be downloaded at this link. The Honorable Charles E. Schumer Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader McCarthy, Thank you for your ongoing work to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). As work on an end of year package advances, we write to respectfully request the omission of language in any bill or committee report that restricts the location of the agency. We commend your efforts to ensure ARPA-H can achieve its goal of advancing biomedical and health research in innovative ways. However, some ARPA-H proposals have suggested authorizing the agency while placing a statutory restriction … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/12/raskin-maryland-delegation-members-urge-state-to-apply-for-grant-to-expand-access-to-mental-health-and-substance-use-care Raskin, Maryland Delegation Members Urge State to Apply for Grant to Expand Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care 2022-12-01 2022 2022-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper ROCKVILLE, MD – Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, David Trone, Anthony G. Brown, Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md) wrote Maryland Secretary of Health Dennis Schrader urging the Maryland Department of Health to apply for a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) planning grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. This is a new federal grant opportunity created by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a groundbreaking public safety and mental health package that President Biden signed into law in June. CCBHCs are specially designated mental health clinics that must meet rigorous federal standards, such as serving anyone who needs care regardless of their ability to pay, providing 24/7 crisis services, and delivering developmentally appropriate care to children and youth. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act included a nationwide expansion of the CCBHC Medicaid demonstration program over ten years. However, to be eligible to join the demonstration, states must first apply for and receive a SAMHSA planning grant. “Given that the [planning grant] application deadline is December 19, 2022, and the next opportunity to participate in the demonstration will not be until 2026, we urge the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to pursue this significant federal grant opportunity in order to allow the incoming administration maximum flexibility to determine whether participation is appropriate for the state,” wrote the lawmakers. The lawmakers continued, “available evidence shows that Medicaid-financed CCBHCs expand access to intensive, coordinated community-based mental health and substance use services.” The CCBHC Medicaid demonstration program can enable mental health clinics to hire more staff, serve more people and offe… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/mfume-votes-to-support-rail-workers-and-avert-devastating-supply-chain-shutdown Mfume Votes to Support Rail Workers and Avert Devastating Supply Chain Shutdown 2022-11-30 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement upon passage of legislation to ratify the rail labor agreement and legislation to add seven days of paid sick leave to the agreement. “American workers are the engine that drives our economy, so I proudly supported legislation to provide paid sick leave to railroad workers as well as legislation to provide them with much-needed improvements to their take-home pay, health benefits, and working conditions. I look forward to swift action by the Senate on these measures designed to protect both workers and the American supply chain,” said Congressman Mfume. Topline Highlights of H.J. Res. 100 Avoids Economic Turmoil A rail strike would grind our economy to a halt and touch the lives of nearly every family: As many as 765,000 workers, including many union members, would lose their jobs in just the first two weeks of a strike Millions of families would not be able to get groceries, medications and other goods Many communities wouldn’t be able to acquire chlorine to keep their water supply clean Businesses would not be able to get their products to market Perishable goods would spoil before reaching consumers Secures Well-Earned Advancements for Railroad Workers Includes a pay raise of 24% and a $5,000 bonus Does not affect copays, deductibles or coinsurance costs Provides some time off for routine, preventative, and emergency medical care Safeguards the two-man crew Topline Highlights of H. Con. Res. 119 Provides Railroad Workers with Much-Needed Paid Sick Leave Ensures freight railroad workers receive 7 paid sick leave days Allows sick leave to be used without penalty under rail carrier attendance policies Allows parties to negotiate the implementation of these 7 paid sick days, and includes important protections to ensure an agreement is met 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-the-devastating-passing-of-congressman-donald-mceachin Congressman Mfume Statement on the Devastating Passing of Congressman Donald McEachin 2022-11-29 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman Donald McEachin (VA-04). "Don fought a quiet, dignified fight, all the way to the end. May the grace of God give comfort to his soul and eternal peace to the spirit he leaves behind." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-mass-shooting-in-virginia Congressman Mfume Statement on Mass Shooting in Virginia 2022-11-23 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement following the tragic mass shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia. "For too long, our nation has remained on edge because we all know it is just a matter of days or weeks before we hear about another horrific mass shooting, exemplified by the two back-to-back tragedies in Colorado and Virginia,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “While our hearts and prayers of course go out to the affected families and communities, Congress must do more to end the carnage. It is a national emergency and a national disgrace." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-speaker-pelosi-s-decision-to-step-down-following-influential-and-historic-leadership-tenure Congressman Mfume Statement on Speaker Pelosi's Decision to Step Down Following Influential and Historic Leadership Tenure 2022-11-18 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Image WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement on the decision by U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) not to seek reelection for her leadership position in Congress. “Speaker Pelosi’s long and successful career has been nothing short of impeccable. Her legacy as one of the greatest leaders, if not the greatest leader, of our generation in Congress is solidified in the history books. Nancy Pelosi and I both entered Congress in 1987, and I can vividly recall the pride her father exuded during her swearing-in. Decades later, after making history as the first female Speaker of the U.S. House and guiding some of the most defining legislation our nation has ever seen, Speaker Pelosi warmly welcomed me back when I returned to Congress. I congratulate Nancy on a truly amazing career, and I look forward to serving with her as she adjusts her role in Congress to guide House Democrats into the future.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mfume-watson-coleman-introduce-new-pathways-act-to-aide-reentry-and-reduce-recidivism Reps. Mfume, Watson Coleman Introduce New Pathways Act to Aide Reentry and Reduce Recidivism 2022-11-18 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the New Pathways Act, legislation to help formerly incarcerated Americans re-enter society by requiring the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help these individuals obtain government-issued identification. More than 600,000 Americans are released from state and federal prisons each year and upon release face significant barriers to reentry. Among the barriers is the need for government-issued identification, a requirement for renting an apartment, setting up a bank account, registering to vote, and more. “If we are serious about addressing inequality in the United States, then we must take a hard look at the criminal justice system and offer comprehensive solutions. Formerly incarcerated individuals unmistakably face barriers to successfully re-entering our communities after paying their debts to society,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “The New Pathways Act is a necessary step towards reentry reform and will help formerly incarcerated individuals obtain the resources they need to more quickly become productive community members, as is the intended outcome of any fair and equitable criminal justice system.” “Our criminal justice system as it exists now seemingly encourages recidivism. When incarcerated people are released, they are left on their own to create new lives for themselves while simultaneously facing obstacles that are almost insurmountable. Without the resources necessary to overcome these obstacles, many newly released Americans remain stuck in a cycle of recidivism,” said Congresswoman Watson Coleman. “The federal government must do more to support recently released individuals, and assisting them in the process of obtaining identification is a crucial first step. By passing the New Pathways Act, we can reduce the number of repeat offenders and bring us one step closer to ending mass incarceration. I’m proud to have introduced this legislation and urge my colleagues in Congress to supp… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/11/raskin-hosts-pact-act-forum-with-leading-u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-officials Raskin Hosts PACT Act Forum with Leading U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Officials 2022-11-11 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Rockville, MD – In celebration of Veterans Day and in honor of veterans in Maryland's Eighth Congressional District and around the country, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) convened a forum of leading Veterans Affairs (V.A.) officials to share information about new coverage available to veterans because of the PACT Act, which expands V.A. health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Rep. Raskin advocated and voted to pass this landmark legislation earlier this year, and President Biden signed it into law in August. Rep. Raskin invited Antione Waller, Director of the Baltimore Regional Office of the U.S. Veterans Benefits Administration, and Michael Heimall, Director of the Washington D.C. V.A. Medical Center, to provide veterans with an update on how the PACT Act affects their benefits and to offer them advice on how to apply for the new health care options. “We’ve been fighting for our veterans to receive quality medical care, and with the PACT Act signed into law, we can now provide veterans who have been to exposed to toxic chemicals with critical treatment,” said Rep. Raskin. “The men and women who fought for our country and defended democracy at home and abroad deserve the best care we have. I’m thrilled that Director Waller and Director Heimall could join me to share key information and resources with the people of the Eighth District.” For more information on the PACT Act, visit va.gov/PACT. To apply for V.A. health care, visit https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction. To file a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) claim, visit https://www.va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/introduction. Reach the 24-hour V.A. hotline at 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411). To reach the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, visit https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-police-departments-receive-nearly-380000-for-mental-health-support-services-and-community-policing-training Maryland Police Departments Receive Nearly $380,000 for Mental Health Support Services and Community Policing Training 2022-11-09 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) today announced $378,538 to promote community policing and provide mental health support to Maryland police departments. This federal funding comes through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Community Policing Development (CPD) program and the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program. The following agencies are receiving funds: City of Baltimore: $199,900 in CPD funding to expand community policing strategies through de-escalation, tolerance and diversity, and anti-bias trainings. Baltimore County: $160,138 in LEMHWA funding to enhance mental health and wellness services for law enforcement through training and technical assistance, demonstration projects, the implementation of promising practices related to peer mentoring mental health and wellness, and suicide prevention programs. Charles County: $18,500 in LEMHWA funding to enhance mental health and wellness services for law enforcement through training and technical assistance, demonstration projects, the implementation of promising practices related to peer mentoring mental health and wellness, and suicide prevention programs. “Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to help make communities safer. This funding will advance innovative solutions to prevent and respond to crime and support the health of law enforcement officers,” said the lawmakers. “Together, these practices create stronger relationships and trust between law enforcement and citizens, making every officer better equipped to serve.” The COPS Office advances public safety through the practice of community policing and building stronger bonds between law enforcement and the communities served. Nationally, the COPS Office has invested more than $14 billion to advance community policing by awarding grants to more than 13,000 state, local and triba… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/11/raskin-statement-on-passing-of-delegate-sheila-hixson Raskin Statement on Passing Of Delegate Sheila Hixson 2022-11-07 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper ROCKVILLE, MD – United Sates Congressman Jamie Raskin, State Senator Will Smith, State Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, State Delegate David Moon and State Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins released the following statement at 12:30 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2022: “We are filled with sadness to share news of the loss last night of our beloved friend and mentor and former District 20 colleague, Delegate Sheila Hixson, the former Chair of the House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee. We extend heartfelt condolences to her wonderful family and share their grief over this terrible loss. “Sheila was a trailblazer in Maryland politics and government. A former staffer at the Democratic National Committee, she got involved locally and led the way for a generation of women running in Maryland elections at every level, always working pragmatically for progressive change. She was the longest serving woman in the Maryland General Assembly and the first woman to become Chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. She advocated for gun safety, the rights of same-sex marriage, repeal of the death penalty and progressive tax policy for many decades before any of these causes were popular or easy. “We are grateful for her impassioned life of service and her enduring contributions to the dynamic political culture of District 20, where her Breakfast Club was always the center of the action, the good-government politics of Montgomery County and progressive legislative change in the state of Maryland. Sheila believed in the power of government to be an instrument of common prosperity and the agent of excellent constituent service. She listened to and valued the voice of the people. May her example of passionate commitment to the people always be our guide in our community and may her sparkling memory always be a blessing to her family and friends and those who love her. "Sheila’s family and colleagues will be announcing a memorial service in the New Year in Annapolis.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-urges-state-action-on-innovative-health-care-model Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges State Action on Innovative Health Care Model 2022-11-04 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone today wrote to Gov. Larry Hogan urging the state to work with stakeholders to protect Maryland’s unique, innovative and effective health care model. The Members of Congress underscored that the state is at risk of failing to meet its contractual obligations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “We write to express our concern that the state is projected to fail three of the six targets of the Maryland Total Cost of Care (TCOC) Model in calendar year (CY) 2022,” the members wrote. “As you know, the model has been a crucial part of our state’s health care system, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic, providing much needed financial stability to health care providers while incentivizing addressing population health to drive better health outcomes for Marylanders. Though the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will not make an official determination the state has failed to meet the model requirements until summer 2023, we urge you to work closely with the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC), Maryland health care stakeholders, and the federal delegation to take decisive action to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Maryland TCOC Model.” The full text of the letter is available here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/today-congressman-mfume-maryland-leaders-to-urge-biden-administration-to-select-maryland-for-next-fbi-headquarters Today: Congressman Mfume, Maryland Leaders to Urge Biden Administration to Select Maryland for Next FBI Headquarters 2022-11-04 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper BALTIMORE, MD – Congressman Kweisi Mfume will speak and stand with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Anthony Brown, and other Maryland local and state leaders at a press conference on Friday, November 4, to advocate for Prince George’s County, Maryland as the selection process for the new FBI headquarters continues. Prince George’s County is the only majority-Black jurisdiction under consideration. Maryland leaders will stress that the criteria used for the past decade, including access to transit, security, cost, environmental impact, and equity considerations, are achieved at each of the two Prince George’s County sites in the final phase of federal consideration. See President Biden’s Executive Order on advancing racial equity here as an example. More on equity from the Biden Administration can be found here. In August, Congressman Kweisi Mfume and other top Maryland leaders, including Congressman Anthony Brown, Speaker Adrienne A. Jones of the Maryland House of Delegates, and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks led a letter urging President Biden to choose a Prince George’s County site for the new consolidated FBI headquarters on their merits and as part of the federal government’s broader equity and empowerment initiatives. More recently, Congressman Mfume authored a strongly-worded October 20, 2022 Twitter statement, garnering more grassroots and grasstops attention to this issue and the need for the final location to be in Maryland. WHAT: Press Conference to Discuss FBI Headquarters Selection Process WHEN: Friday, November 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM WHO: Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks Congressman Steny Hoyer, U.S. House Majority Leader U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, U.S. Senator for Maryland U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Senator for Maryland Congressman Anthony Brown, Maryland Congressional District 4 Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Maryland Congr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/11/maryland-congressional-delegation-urges-state-action-on-innovative-health-care-model Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges State Action on Innovative Health Care Model 2022-11-04 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone today wrote to Gov. Larry Hogan urging the state to work with stakeholders to protect Maryland’s unique, innovative and effective health care model. The Members of Congress underscored that the state is at risk of failing to meet its contractual obligations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “We write to express our concern that the state is projected to fail three of the six targets of the Maryland Total Cost of Care (TCOC) Model in calendar year (CY) 2022,” the members wrote. “As you know, the model has been a crucial part of our state’s health care system, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic, providing much needed financial stability to health care providers while incentivizing addressing population health to drive better health outcomes for Marylanders. Though the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will not make an official determination the state has failed to meet the model requirements until summer 2023, we urge you to work closely with the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC), Maryland health care stakeholders, and the federal delegation to take decisive action to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Maryland TCOC Model.” The full text of the letter is available here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/11/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-1-million-to-support-mental-health-services-across-the-state Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $1 Million to Support Mental Health Services Across the State 2022-11-02 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $1,295,259 for the Maryland Department of Health to provide community mental health services for adults and children across Maryland. “We need a strong network of mental health services to ensure all Marylanders can access the care they need to lead healthy lives. This funding is critical to providing more comprehensive mental and behavioral health care, and we urge the Maryland Department of Health to distribute it as efficiently and equitably as possible. We will continue fighting to invest in the necessary mental health resources to ensure no Marylander falls through the cracks,” said the lawmakers. This federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) program is intended to meet the need for comprehensive community mental health services among adults and children. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-1-million-to-support-mental-health-services-across-the-state Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $1 Million to Support Mental Health Services Across the State 2022-11-01 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $1,295,259 for the Maryland Department of Health to provide community mental health services for adults and children across Maryland. “We need a strong network of mental health services to ensure all Marylanders can access the care they need to lead healthy lives. This funding is critical to providing more comprehensive mental and behavioral health care, and we urge the Maryland Department of Health to distribute it as efficiently and equitably as possible. We will continue fighting to invest in the necessary mental health resources to ensure no Marylander falls through the cracks,” said the lawmakers. This federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) program is intended to meet the need for comprehensive community mental health services among adults and children. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/11/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-10-million-for-enhanced-security-measures-at-houses-of-worship-across-the-state Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $10 Million for Enhanced Security Measures at Houses of Worship Across the State 2022-11-01 2022 2022-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $10,691,398 to enhance security measures at local religious and nonprofit community organizations across the state. This federal funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which the lawmakers fought to deliver a $70 million funding increase for in the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bill. The program provides support for physical security enhancements and training to religious nonprofit organizations in response to the rise in religiously motivated attacks on faith communities across the country. “Religious liberty is a fundamental freedom protected by our Constitution, but the concerning rise of hate-fueled attacks against religious communities threatens that liberty both here in Maryland and across the country. We fought for these investments so our faith-based organizations can ensure the protection and security of their members. Team Maryland will continue working with our faith organizations to secure more resources so all Marylanders can be free to worship as they choose without fear,” said the lawmakers. A full list of award recipients is below: Agudath Israel of Baltimore - $150,000 Bais Yaakov School for Girls - $150,000 Yaakov School for Girls - $150,000 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation - $150,000 Beth Am In-Town Synagogue - $150,000 Beth Tfiloh - $150,000 B'nai Israel Congregation of Baltimore - $150,000 Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore - $150,000 Chabad Israel Center of Baltimore - $150,000 Chabad Lubavitch of Hunt Valley - $150,000 Chabad of Towson - $150,000 Cheder Chabad, Inc. - $150,000 Chizuk Amuno Congregation - $150,000 Congregation Beit Yaakov - $150,000 Congregation Shomrei Emunah, Inc. - $150,000 Congretation of Kol Shalom - $150,000 Darchei Noam Montessori - $150,000 Edward Myerberg Senior Center… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-10-million-for-enhanced-security-measures-at-houses-of-worship-across-the-state Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $10 Million for Enhanced Security Measures at Houses of Worship Across the State 2022-10-31 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $10,691,398 to enhance security measures at local religious and nonprofit community organizations across the state. This federal funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which the lawmakers fought to deliver a $70 million funding increase for in the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bill. The program provides support for physical security enhancements and training to religious nonprofit organizations in response to the rise in religiously motivated attacks on faith communities across the country. “Religious liberty is a fundamental freedom protected by our Constitution, but the concerning rise of hate-fueled attacks against religious communities threatens that liberty both here in Maryland and across the country. We fought for these investments so our faith-based organizations can ensure the protection and security of their members. Team Maryland will continue working with our faith organizations to secure more resources so all Marylanders can be free to worship as they choose without fear,” said the lawmakers. A full list of award recipients is below: Agudath Israel of Baltimore - $150,000 Bais Yaakov School for Girls - $150,000 Yaakov School for Girls - $150,000 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation - $150,000 Beth Am In-Town Synagogue - $150,000 Beth Tfiloh - $150,000 B'nai Israel Congregation of Baltimore - $150,000 Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore - $150,000 Chabad Israel Center of Baltimore - $150,000 Chabad Lubavitch of Hunt Valley - $150,000 Chabad of Towson - $150,000 Cheder Chabad, Inc. - $150,000 Chizuk Amuno Congregation - $150,000 Congregation Beit Yaakov - $150,000 Congregation Shomrei Emunah, Inc. - $150,000 Congretation of Kol Shalom - $150,000 Darchei Noam Montessori - $150,000 Edward Myerberg Senior Ce… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/norton-raskin-van-hollen-and-cardin-urge-national-park-service-to-remove-name-of-segregationist-newlands-from-chevy-chase-circle Norton, Raskin, Van Hollen and Cardin Urge National Park Service to Remove Name of Segregationist Newlands from Chevy Chase Circle 2022-10-28 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) wrote the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) requesting permanent removal of the name Francis Griffith Newlands in Chevy Chase Circle, a federal park located both in D.C. and Maryland. The lawmakers have introduced legislation in the House and Senate, respectively, to remove the name. “We urge you to permanently remove or conceal the name of Francis Griffith Newlands at Chevy Chase Circle, a federal park located both in the District of Columbia and Maryland, during the ongoing construction in the park,” the members wrote. “Newlands does not deserve to be honored on federal land. In 1912, he called for the repeal of the 15th Amendment, which gave African American men the right to vote. As a founder of the Chevy Chase Land Company, Newlands included covenants to homes on Connecticut Avenue to explicitly prohibit the land from being owned by African American or Jewish homeowners and priced the properties to keep low-income people out of the neighborhood.” The full letter follows. October 27, 2022 The Honorable Charles Sams III Director National Park Service 1849 C St., NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Director Sams: We urge you to permanently remove or conceal the name of Francis Griffith Newlands at Chevy Chase Circle, a federal park located both in the District of Columbia and Maryland, during the ongoing construction in the park. We believe the National Park Service (NPS) has the administrative authority to do so, given that the memorial fountain’s authorizing statute (47 Stat. 78) does not name Senator Newlands nor dedicate the memorial to him. We understand that the coping stones and tablet that bear Newlands’ name have been temporarily removed as part of a rehabilitation project and will be returned to the fountain in four to five weeks. It appears that the name can be physically removed or otherwise concealed efficiently, without furth… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-members-welcome-johns-hopkins-carefirst-contract-resolution Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Welcome Johns Hopkins-CareFirst Contract Resolution 2022-10-26 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) welcomed the contract agreement between Johns Hopkins Medicine and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. The deal comes after the lawmakers sent a letter to the two parties last week calling on them to come to an agreement before the upcoming health insurance enrollment deadline, and it ensures Johns Hopkins patients with CareFirst insurance plans will not have their health care access disrupted during this year’s open enrollment period, which begins in one week on November 1. “Marylanders can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that they won’t experience disruptions to their health care coverage during this year’s open enrollment period. We’re glad to see Hopkins and CareFirst heed our calls to reach an agreement and urge the strengthening of their partnership to promote access to high-quality, affordable health care to Marylanders,” said the lawmakers. During the health insurance open enrollment period, which begins on November 1, Marylanders can purchase new health insurance plans or modify their existing coverage at MarylandHealthConnection.gov. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-welcome-johns-hopkins-carefirst-contract-resolution Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Welcome Johns Hopkins-CareFirst Contract Resolution 2022-10-26 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) welcomed the contract agreement between Johns Hopkins Medicine and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. The deal comes after the lawmakers sent a letter to the two parties last week calling on them to come to an agreement before the upcoming health insurance enrollment deadline, and it ensures Johns Hopkins patients with CareFirst insurance plans will not have their health care access disrupted during this year’s open enrollment period, which begins in one week on November 1. “Marylanders can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that they won’t experience disruptions to their health care coverage during this year’s open enrollment period. We’re glad to see Hopkins and CareFirst heed our calls to reach an agreement and urge the strengthening of their partnership to promote access to high-quality, affordable health care to Marylanders,” said the lawmakers. During the health insurance open enrollment period, which begins on November 1, Marylanders can purchase new health insurance plans or modify their existing coverage at MarylandHealthConnection.gov. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-announces-more-than-3-million-for-rural-health-care-facilities Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $3 Million for Rural Health Care Facilities 2022-10-25 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $3,079,600 in U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development funding for six Maryland health and wellness-based facilities to improve and modernize their services. Funding comes through the Emergency Rural Health Care Grants Program of the American Rescue Plan Act and will be allocated to the following facilities: Westminster Rescue Mission Inc., $998,400 – To hire additional staff for its Addiction Healing Center, upgrade the Mission’s building and purchase more COVID-19 tests and resources for staff and patients. Garrett County Regional Medical Center, $802,700 – To provide equipment for Garrett County Memorial Hospital that will help hospital staff assess patients over 65, who are at greater risk of contracting a more serious case of COVID-19, and replace equipment that has been exhausted during the pandemic. Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center, $459,000 – To establish the “Eastern Shore Delmarva Farm to Freezer Project” – a produce processing and aggregation facility that will increase the availability of locally processed produce, increase opportunities for local farmers and provide a wider access to a variety of foods in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Minary’s Dream Alliance Inc., $374,900 – To fund the staff and their travel expenses, along with the purchase of food, packaging supplies and equipment for the Alliance’s “Feed the Elderly Program,” which was established during the pandemic to provide food to low-income seniors in Kent County. Brook Lane Health Services Inc. in Washington County, $268,100 – To reimburse lost revenue caused by the pandemic. Over the past three years, Brook Lane was forced to remove some of its inpatient beds to limit the spread of COVID-19. End Hunger in Charles County, Maryland Inc., $1… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-delegation-announces-more-than-3-million-for-rural-health-care-facilities Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $3 Million for Rural Health Care Facilities 2022-10-25 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $3,079,600 in U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development funding for six Maryland health and wellness-based facilities to improve and modernize their services. Funding comes through the Emergency Rural Health Care Grants Program of the American Rescue Plan Act and will be allocated to the following facilities: Westminster Rescue Mission Inc., $998,400 – To hire additional staff for its Addiction Healing Center, upgrade the Mission’s building and purchase more COVID-19 tests and resources for staff and patients. Garrett County Regional Medical Center, $802,700 – To provide equipment for Garrett County Memorial Hospital that will help hospital staff assess patients over 65, who are at greater risk of contracting a more serious case of COVID-19, and replace equipment that has been exhausted during the pandemic. Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center, $459,000 – To establish the “Eastern Shore Delmarva Farm to Freezer Project” – a produce processing and aggregation facility that will increase the availability of locally processed produce, increase opportunities for local farmers and provide a wider access to a variety of foods in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Minary’s Dream Alliance Inc., $374,900 – To fund the staff and their travel expenses, along with the purchase of food, packaging supplies and equipment for the Alliance’s “Feed the Elderly Program,” which was established during the pandemic to provide food to low-income seniors in Kent County. Brook Lane Health Services Inc. in Washington County, $268,100 – To reimburse lost revenue caused by the pandemic. Over the past three years, Brook Lane was forced to remove some of its inpatient beds to limit the spread of COVID-19. End Hunger in Charles County, Maryland Inc., $176,5… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/raskin-restates-the-fundamental-importance-of-the-ukrainian-struggle-for-national-sovereignty-democracy-and-freedom Raskin Restates the Fundamental Importance of the Ukrainian Struggle for National Sovereignty, Democracy and Freedom 2022-10-25 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jamie Raskin today released the following statement. “I am glad to learn of the withdrawal of the letter of October 24, 2022, which—because of its unfortunate timing and other flaws—led to the conflation of growing Republican opposition to support for Ukraine, as exemplified by recent statements of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, with the polar-opposite position of dozens of Democrats like me who have passionately supported every package of military, strategic and economic assistance to the Ukrainian people and are determined to see the Ukrainian people win victory over Vladimir Putin and expel his imperialist forces from their country. “In the eight months since Russia began its atrocity-filled and illegal war of aggression against the people of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people have given Americans not just the chance to defend the values of national sovereignty, democracy and pluralism but also great hope for the world’s future. Had Ukrainians been quickly defeated by Putin’s army, as so many people expected, had Volodymyr Zelensky fled the country, as so many people expected, then a dangerous tyranny would have destroyed a nascent democracy, and prospects for democratic causes everywhere in the world would have darkened. Large countries would have felt emboldened to attack small countries everywhere. “But today there is hope because of the strength of President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people, and the cause of democracy and freedom in Ukraine is the cause of the democratic world. We should unite around this just struggle and stay focused on it. “Ukraine has given the world a lesson in anti-imperialism and how to fight a just war of self-defense even amidst enormous civilian suffering. Putin has claimed, as European colonizers did for hundreds of years, that the Ukrainian state and the Ukrainian nation do not exist. This obvious lie has been his rationale for an increasingly genocidal war of destruction, the openly avowed goal of which is the destruction of the Ukrainian people a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-baltimore-delegation-members-announce-900000-for-black-women-s-workforce-reentry-and-development-in-baltimore Congressman Mfume, Baltimore Delegation Members Announce $900,000 for Black Women’s Workforce Reentry and Development in Baltimore 2022-10-24 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $900,000 for PIVOT, a workforce reentry and development nonprofit in Baltimore that connects formerly incarcerated Black women with critical resources as they prepare to return to their communities. This project will work in partnership with PREPARE, a parole preparation nonprofit that provides pre-release services and reentry planning as part of the parole process. “Formerly incarcerated individuals who have served their time deserve a fair shot to rebuild their lives. But we know that too many of these individuals – and especially Black women – lack the basic supports that are critical to successful reentry into our communities. PIVOT’s services ensure Black women have the resources they need to transition successfully back into the workforce and rejoin their communities and families,” said the lawmakers. PIVOT’s program is one of the only of its kind in Maryland, focusing specifically on the reentry and employment needs of Black women. The curriculum includes group learning and individual case management, as well as personal success coaching and career counseling. PIVOT partners with corrections, law enforcement, employers, and transitional housing organizations, among others, to assist with every possible need upon participants’ reentry. Participants in PIVOT’s programs have an employment placement rate of 70 percent and a recidivism rate of less than 5 percent. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-3-million-to-combat-illegal-drug-manufacturing-and-distribution Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $3 Million to Combat Illegal Drug Manufacturing and Distribution 2022-10-24 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $2,782,058 to support the Maryland State Police in curbing the use of illegal and dangerous drugs statewide. This federal funding comes through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) and Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF). Both programs help state law enforcement agencies investigate and shut down laboratories and illicit distribution networks related to the sale of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil. “No corner of our state has been left untouched by illicit drug use. So, it is as important as ever to invest in resources that take life-threatening, illegal substances out of circulation,” said the lawmakers. “This federal funding will support our fight against the drug and opioid crisis that has unfortunately taken the lives of far too many Marylanders and devastated far too many families. Team Maryland is committed to securing funding for public safety programs that help keep our communities safe and healthy.” The COPS Office advances public safety through the practice of community policing and building stronger bonds between law enforcement and the communities served. Nationally, the COPS Office has invested more than $14 billion to advance community policing, including through grants awarded to more than 13,000 state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies to fund the hiring and redeployment of more than 136,000 officers. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-members-urge-administration-to-fund-baltimore-city-efforts-towards-reconnecting-communities-divided-by-highway-to-nowhere Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Urge Administration to Fund Baltimore City Efforts Towards Reconnecting Communities Divided by Highway to Nowhere 2022-10-21 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in support of Baltimore City’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) program grant application to fund the planning of the redevelopment of the Highway to Nowhere in West Baltimore, a highway project that displaced hundreds of residents at the time of its construction more than 50 years ago and has divided and damaged those communities in various ways ever since. The Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program was modeled off of a pilot program authored by Senator Van Hollen and introduced by both Senators Van Hollen and Cardin in the Senate and led by Congressmen Brown, Mfume, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes, and Trone in the House. Following their introduction of the bills, the lawmakers successfully fought to include their legislation in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The new federal grant program is dedicated to reconnecting communities isolated and excluded from economic opportunity by past infrastructure decisions. The Highway to Nowhere is in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. In their letter, the lawmakers outlined how this 1970s-era federal infrastructure project tore at the fabric of Black communities in West Baltimore, writing, “Backed by Federal-Aid Highway funding, construction on the Highway to Nowhere resulted in the destruction of 971 homes and 62 businesses. Approximately 1,500 Black residents were displaced, hurting and dividing the communities of several West Baltimore neighborhoods in the process and serving as a stark example of the long history of inequity in the siting of infrastructure. Fifty years later, the Highway to Nowhere remains a physical and symbolic barrier to progress.” The lawmakers explained that the Highway to Nowhere was the impetus behind their work to create the Reconnecting Communities… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/relaying-constituent-concerns-congressman-mfume-and-maryland-s-full-congressional-delegation-ask-for-an-end-to-troubling-issues-with-routine-immigration-services-in-baltimore Relaying Constituent Concerns, Congressman Mfume and Maryland’s Full Congressional Delegation Ask for an End to Troubling Issues with Routine Immigration Services in Baltimore 2022-10-21 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Andy Harris, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone Thursday wrote to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Baltimore District Director Greg Collett urging him to address concerning trends in the delivery of routine services at the USCIS Baltimore Field Office. The lack of responsiveness from the USCIS Baltimore Field Office “frustrates our constituents and leaves them with an upsetting lack of information about decisions that are fundamental to their livelihoods,” the delegation said. “We recognize that the past few years have been particularly challenging for USCIS nationwide,” the delegation wrote to Collett. However, there are “significant delays in processing numerous immigration benefits adjudicated by the USCIS Baltimore Field Office, such as family, employment and asylum-based I-485 applications, I-130 petitions, and I-751 applications … public data suggests that the USCIS Baltimore Field Office’s processing times lag considerably behind most other field offices across the country.” “These delays have real, devastating consequences on the lives of individuals, families, and employers in Maryland. Delayed processing times negatively affect our constituents’ employment and financial welfare. Marylanders are regularly denied promotions, transfers, or growth opportunities because they have not yet received the benefits for which they applied. Delays create financial and emotional stress for the families and communities of applicants.” The lawmakers urge the Baltimore District Director to improve services and communication with the public and Congress. The full letter to USCIS Baltimore follows and can be found at this linkand below. Dear Director Collett, As members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation, we write to you in your capacity as District Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Baltimore Field Office (USCIS Baltimore Field O… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-urge-administration-to-fund-baltimore-city-efforts-towards-reconnecting-communities-divided-by-highway-to-nowhere Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Urge Administration to Fund Baltimore City Efforts Towards Reconnecting Communities Divided by Highway to Nowhere 2022-10-21 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in support of Baltimore City’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) program grant application to fund the planning of the redevelopment of the Highway to Nowhere in West Baltimore, a highway project that displaced hundreds of residents at the time of its construction more than 50 years ago and has divided and damaged those communities in various ways ever since. The Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program was modeled off of a pilot program authored by Senator Van Hollen and introduced by both Senators Van Hollen and Cardin in the Senate and led by Congressmen Brown, Mfume, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes, and Trone in the House. Following their introduction of the bills, the lawmakers successfully fought to include their legislation in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The new federal grant program is dedicated to reconnecting communities isolated and excluded from economic opportunity by past infrastructure decisions. The Highway to Nowhere is in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. In their letter, the lawmakers outlined how this 1970s-era federal infrastructure project tore at the fabric of Black communities in West Baltimore, writing, “Backed by Federal-Aid Highway funding, construction on the Highway to Nowhere resulted in the destruction of 971 homes and 62 businesses. Approximately 1,500 Black residents were displaced, hurting and dividing the communities of several West Baltimore neighborhoods in the process and serving as a stark example of the long history of inequity in the siting of infrastructure. Fifty years later, the Highway to Nowhere remains a physical and symbolic barrier to progress.” The lawmakers explained that the Highway to Nowhere was the impetus behind their work to create the Reconnecting Communities Pro… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/relaying-constituent-concerns-maryland-s-full-congressional-delegation-asks-for-an-end-to-troubling-issues-with-routine-immigration-services-in-baltimore Relaying Constituent Concerns, Maryland’s Full Congressional Delegation Asks for an End to Troubling Issues with Routine Immigration Services in Baltimore 2022-10-21 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone Thursday wrote to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Baltimore District Director Greg Collett urging him to address concerning trends in the delivery of routine services at the USCIS Baltimore Field Office. The lack of responsiveness from the USCIS Baltimore Field Office “frustrates our constituents and leaves them with an upsetting lack of information about decisions that are fundamental to their livelihoods,” the delegation said. “We recognize that the past few years have been particularly challenging for USCIS nationwide,” the delegation wrote to Collett. However, there are “significant delays in processing numerous immigration benefits adjudicated by the USCIS Baltimore Field Office, such as family, employment and asylum-based I-485 applications, I-130 petitions, and I-751 applications … public data suggests that the USCIS Baltimore Field Office’s processing times lag considerably behind most other field offices across the country.” “These delays have real, devastating consequences on the lives of individuals, families, and employers in Maryland. Delayed processing times negatively affect our constituents’ employment and financial welfare. Marylanders are regularly denied promotions, transfers, or growth opportunities because they have not yet received the benefits for which they applied. Delays create financial and emotional stress for the families and communities of applicants.” The lawmakers urge the Baltimore District Director to improve services and communication with the public and Congress. The full letter to USCIS Baltimore follows and can be found at this link and below. Dear Director Collett, As members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation, we write to you in your capacity as District Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Baltimore Field Office (USCIS Baltimore Field Offi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-members-urge-hopkins-carefirst-to-reach-contract-agreement-to-protect-marylanders-health-care-access Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Urge Hopkins, CareFirst to Reach Contract Agreement to Protect Marylanders’ Health Care Access 2022-10-20 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) sent a letter to Johns Hopkins Medicine CEO Ted DeWeese and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield President & CEO Brian Pieninck urging the two parties to reach a contract resolution before the upcoming health insurance enrollment deadline to ensure hundreds of thousands of Marylanders do not risk losing access to their current care. “We write to express our concern regarding the status of the contract negotiations between Johns Hopkins Medicine (Hopkins) and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) that threaten many of our constituents’ access to high-quality, affordable health care in Maryland. We are aware that if an agreement is not reached by December 5, 2022, many Marylanders will need to find new providers or change to a new health insurance plan in order to continue accessing the care they need. Thus, we strongly urge Hopkins and CareFirst to work collaboratively to reach a contract resolution ahead of the December deadline,” the lawmakers wrote. “We urge both Hopkins and CareFirst to work collaboratively and earnestly to reach a fair contract resolution ahead of the December 5, 2022 deadline that puts patients first, keeps avenues to top tier care open to all that rely on them, and limits the impact on cost of care to patients,” they concluded. Full text of the letter can be viewed here and below. Dear Mr. DeWeese and Mr. Pieninck: We write to express our concern regarding the status of the contract negotiations between Johns Hopkins Medicine (Hopkins) and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) that threaten many of our constituents’ access to high-quality, affordable health care in Maryland. We are aware that if an agreement is not reached by December 5, 2022, many Marylanders will need to find new providers or change to a new health insurance plan in order to continue accessing the care… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-urge-hopkins-carefirst-to-reach-contract-agreement-to-protect-marylanders-health-care-access Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Urge Hopkins, CareFirst to Reach Contract Agreement to Protect Marylanders’ Health Care Access 2022-10-20 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) sent a letter to Johns Hopkins Medicine CEO Ted DeWeese and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield President & CEO Brian Pieninck urging the two parties to reach a contract resolution before the upcoming health insurance enrollment deadline to ensure hundreds of thousands of Marylanders do not risk losing access to their current care. “We write to express our concern regarding the status of the contract negotiations between Johns Hopkins Medicine (Hopkins) and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) that threaten many of our constituents’ access to high-quality, affordable health care in Maryland. We are aware that if an agreement is not reached by December 5, 2022, many Marylanders will need to find new providers or change to a new health insurance plan in order to continue accessing the care they need. Thus, we strongly urge Hopkins and CareFirst to work collaboratively to reach a contract resolution ahead of the December deadline,” the lawmakers wrote. “We urge both Hopkins and CareFirst to work collaboratively and earnestly to reach a fair contract resolution ahead of the December 5, 2022 deadline that puts patients first, keeps avenues to top tier care open to all that rely on them, and limits the impact on cost of care to patients,” they concluded. Full text of the letter can be viewed here and below. Dear Mr. DeWeese and Mr. Pieninck: We write to express our concern regarding the status of the contract negotiations between Johns Hopkins Medicine (Hopkins) and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) that threaten many of our constituents’ access to high-quality, affordable health care in Maryland. We are aware that if an agreement is not reached by December 5, 2022, many Marylanders will need to find new providers or change to a new health insurance plan in order to continue accessing the care the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-700-000-in-federal-funding-to-help-student-parents-access-child-care Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $700,000 in Federal Funding to Help Student-Parents Access Child Care 2022-10-19 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, David Trone, and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $706,819 in federal grants for four Maryland institutions of higher education to assist student-parents in meeting their child care needs. “When our students are set up for success, our entire community benefits. Too often, parents seeking to continue their education are held back by a lack of access to affordable child care,” said the lawmakers. “We recognize the challenges that student-parents face, and this funding will help them ensure their kids are cared for as they work toward a brighter future for themselves and their families.” The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $348,687 for Bowie State University $122,592 for Hagerstown Community College $119,414 for Wor-Wic Community College $116,126 for Frederick Community College The funds come from the U.S. Department of Education's Child Care Access Means Parents in School program, which supports low-income parents’ academic success in post-secondary education through the provision of campus-based or local community-based child care services. Funds can be used to support or establish campus-based child care programs primarily serving the needs of low-income student-parents, including before- and after-school services. The lawmakers fought for a $10 million increase in fiscal year 2022 for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School program. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-announces-more-than-67-million-for-covid-19-testing-reimbursement Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $67 Million For COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement 2022-10-18 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $67,724,611 in U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to reimburse the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for previous COVID-19 testing costs. Funding is authorized by Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. The federal dollars will be used to pay for more than 1.3 million COVID-19 PCR tests that were administered to Maryland public school students and staff between July 20, 2021 and May 31, 2022. “Testing has been a critical step in curbing the spread of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. This federal reimbursement will allow our schools to continue prioritizing the health of our students and campus communities,” said the lawmakers. Team Maryland urged and advocated for both the Trump and Biden administration to waive the standard 25 percent non-federal cost share of FEMA assistance during the pandemic. This funding is now 100 percent covered by the federal government. To date, Maryland has received more than $260 million in pandemic relief from FEMA. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act allows FEMA to take actions and distribute funding in emergency situations. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-delegation-announces-more-than-67-million-for-covid-19-testing-reimbursement Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $67 Million For COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement 2022-10-18 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $67,724,611 in U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to reimburse the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for previous COVID-19 testing costs. Funding is authorized by Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. The federal dollars will be used to pay for more than 1.3 million COVID-19 PCR tests that were administered to Maryland public school students and staff between July 20, 2021 and May 31, 2022. “Testing has been a critical step in curbing the spread of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. This federal reimbursement will allow our schools to continue prioritizing the health of our students and campus communities,” said the lawmakers. Team Maryland urged and advocated for both the Trump and Biden administration to waive the standard 25 percent non-federal cost share of FEMA assistance during the pandemic. This funding is now 100 percent covered by the federal government. To date, Maryland has received more than $260 million in pandemic relief from FEMA. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act allows FEMA to take actions and distribute funding in emergency situations. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-75-million-in-federal-funding-to-strengthen-the-public-health-workforce Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $7.5 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen the Public Health Workforce 2022-10-12 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmembers Kweisi Mfume, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $7,586,334 in federal funding to train new community health workers in Maryland. The funding is provided through the Community Health Worker Training program, a new initiative created by the lawmakers through the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act. This program, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, provides education and on-the-job training to strengthen the public health workforce and delivers greater access to medical resources, COVID care, mental health services, chronic disease care, and other important health services to our communities. Nationwide, it will train over 13,000 Community Health Workers. “Strengthening our public health workforce ensures more Marylanders can access critical health care services. This new funding through the American Rescue Plan will reduce disparities in care and ultimately improve overall community health and wellbeing, all while providing Marylanders with highly in-demand skills – it’s a win-win. We will keep working to deliver investments like these to bolster our health care workforce and provide quality care to all,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $2,867,385 for Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Incorporated in Brentwood $2,373,217 for the Asian American Center of Frederick $2,345,732 for The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore City The Community Health Worker Training program provides federal funding to advance public health, strengthen the public health workforce, reduce health disparities, and help underserved populations achieve health equity by growing the healthcare workforce and equipping providers with the skills they need to provide effective community outreach, care, and health services – particularly for those recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other public health emergencies. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-on-sen-tuberville-s-racist-comments-this-is-how-violence-gets-started-against-black-people Congressman Mfume on Sen. Tuberville's Racist Comments: “This is How Violence Gets Started Against Black People.” 2022-10-09 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Image BALTIMORE – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) joined MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss racist comments made by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), President Joe Biden’s marijuana reform, and the introduction of Congressman Mfume’s National Council on African American History and Culture Act. Congressman Mfume on Senator Tuberville’s Racist Comments “His comments are about the most vicious, vile, repugnant, parochial, racist things that I’ve heard in a long, long time. This is how violence gets started against Black people… Black people have had it being the targets of crime. Every time there’s a reason something is wrong, we’re the ones that are responsible.” Congressman Mfume on President Biden’s Marijuana Reform Announcement “He, in my opinion, is doing the right thing at the right time…Decriminalizing it to…[make] sure that people have a chance to be able to apply for a job, be able to get employment, get an education, find themselves as a productive member of society again without being tainted by this curse of a sentence as a result of marijuana possession.” Congressman Mfume on His Legislation, the National Council on African American History and Culture Act “What we’re trying to push back against is this notion that critical race theory is taking over our schools and destroying our kids, and making some of them feel guilty… This bill creates, within the National Endowment of the Humanities and Arts, an opportunity for us to create a twelve-member commission designed to study, and to report back on African American history and culture since the beginning of the nation. We think it’s the right thing to do, many teachers have applauded us on this, and Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland and myself have put forth that legislation.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-celebrates-477-million-in-funding-to-fortify-middle-branch-against-destructive-flooding Congressman Mfume Celebrates $47.7 Million in Funding to Fortify Middle Branch Against Destructive Flooding 2022-10-07 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Image BALTIMORE – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) joined Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03), Mayor Brandon M. Scott, County Executive John Olszewski and others to announce $47.7 million in funding to fortify the Middle Branch shoreline against climate change and mitigate destructive flooding. $31.9 million (67%) comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program, which received $1 billion in funding following passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Congress last year — legislation Congressman Mfume helped champion. This investment will fund Phase I of the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI) to mitigate substantial flooding that can cause lasting damage to public utilities, hospitals, and transportation infrastructure in the area. “The Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative is yet another example of the work we are doing to protect the Chesapeake Bay and make our communities more resilient to the effects of climate change,” said Congressman Mfume. “I am particularly proud that the program from which this $32 million FEMA grant comes from recently received $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that President Biden signed into law last year. Democrats, including myself, worked very hard to make this critical infrastructure funding a reality and today we are seeing the results.” Topline Highlights of the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI) Currently, persistent flooding poses a risk to public utilities, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and communities surrounding the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River. Through a coordinated network of vegetated berms, living shorelines, restored wetlands/aquatic habitats, and public space enhancements, the MBRI will protect critical infrastructure elements. Phase I of the MBRI focuses on increasing the resilience of the BGE Spring Gardens site (BGE) and MedStar Harbor Hospital site (MHH). 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-965000-to-strengthen-internet-access-for-marylanders Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $965,000 to Strengthen Internet Access for Marylanders 2022-10-07 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $966,659 in federal funding to help develop Maryland’s digital equity plan, which will increase affordable access to high-speed internet and close the digital divide. The State Digital Equity Planning Grant is awarded to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to bolster its digital equity plan through new staff recruitment, increased outreach initiatives, and data collection and analysis. The lawmakers supported the creation of the grant program as a provision of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure that all communities can access and use affordable, reliable high-speed internet to meet their needs and improve their lives. “Far too many of our communities still lack reliable and affordable internet connectivity. That’s why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and bolster initiatives, like the Digital Equity Program, that will help bring broadband access to all Marylanders. This funding is critical for communities that struggle with connectivity, getting us closer to narrowing the digital divide and furthering the mission of equitable access to affordable high-speed internet. We will keep working to strengthen the state’s broadband infrastructure and ensure no community is left behind,” said the lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation investment in American infrastructure that will provide more than $7 billion in federal funding directly to Maryland over five years to expand broadband internet; rebuild roads and bridges; and strengthen water infrastructure, climate resilience, and more. The lawmakers worked to pass this law to help bring our nation’s infrastructure to the 21st century – closing the digital divide, creating good jobs, growing the economy, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-965-000-to-strengthen-internet-access-for-marylanders Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $965,000 to Strengthen Internet Access for Marylanders 2022-10-07 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $966,659 in federal funding to help develop Maryland’s digital equity plan, which will increase affordable access to high-speed internet and close the digital divide. The State Digital Equity Planning Grant is awarded to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to bolster its digital equity plan through new staff recruitment, increased outreach initiatives, and data collection and analysis. The lawmakers supported the creation of the grant program as a provision of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure that all communities can access and use affordable, reliable high-speed internet to meet their needs and improve their lives. “Far too many of our communities still lack reliable and affordable internet connectivity. That’s why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and bolster initiatives, like the Digital Equity Program, that will help bring broadband access to all Marylanders. This funding is critical for communities that struggle with connectivity, getting us closer to narrowing the digital divide and furthering the mission of equitable access to affordable high-speed internet. We will keep working to strengthen the state’s broadband infrastructure and ensure no community is left behind,” said the lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation investment in American infrastructure that will provide more than $7 billion in federal funding directly to Maryland over five years to expand broadband internet; rebuild roads and bridges; and strengthen water infrastructure, climate resilience, and more. The lawmakers worked to pass this law to help bring our nation’s infrastructure to the 21st century – closing the digital divide, creating good jobs, growing the economy, enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the wor… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-1-million-in-federal-funding-to-set-students-up-for-success-in-math-and-science Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding to Set Students Up for Success in Math and Science 2022-10-04 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $1,029,802 in federal funding to strengthen Maryland students’ math and science skills. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Education's Upward Bound Math and Science Program, which supports academic and career counseling to help students recognize their potential in math and science and prepare them to excel in STEM-focused postsecondary degrees and careers. The lawmakers fought for increased funding in fiscal year 2022 for Upward Bound and other federal TRIO Programs, which are federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and support educational pursuits. “Ensuring America remains competitive on the global stage starts with young students realizing their full potential in math and science. This funding will help students excel through training, research, and mentorship programs and empower them to thrive in higher education and in their careers. We will continue working to deliver critical funding like this to help our leaders of tomorrow’s STEM industries succeed,” said the lawmakers. Recipients of the Upward Bound Math and Science funding include: $371,263 for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County $360,938 for Frostburg State University $297,601 for Baltimore City Community College The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of students through trainings, research, counseling, and mentoring. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in these subjects and encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees and ultimately careers in related professions. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-nearly-17-million-for-violence-prevention-and-safer-schools Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $17 Million for Violence Prevention and Safer Schools 2022-10-03 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $16,990,815 in federal funding for Maryland schools to foster safer and more supportive learning environments that address the evolving social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs of students. The funding is administered through the U.S. Department of Education’s Stronger Connection’s Grant Program, which was authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’s historic public safety legislation that the lawmakers all fought to pass in order to reduce the threat of violence across the country. “Today’s young people face unprecedented challenges, pressures, and potential threats that can negatively affect their ability to learn. We were proud to ensure enactment of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act which will not only make our schools safer, but also support each of our students through their growth and development. These funds will help strengthen our school safety programs and better protect our youngest minds, helping to maximize their potential for a thriving future,” said the lawmakers. The Stronger Connections grants are designed to fund programs and resources that prevent and help students cope with violence, trauma and bullying. The funds will also allow schools to engage their communities to develop best practices for creating the safest, most inclusive environment unique to their needs. The Maryland State Department of Education will distribute the funding to local school districts in Maryland on a competitive basis to high-need districts. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-4-million-in-federal-housing-assistance-for-marylanders Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $4 Million in Federal Housing Assistance for Marylanders 2022-10-03 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $4,258,979 in federal assistance to help low-income residents across Maryland afford quality, safe, and stable housing. The assistance is administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s New Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers Program and is fully funded by the fiscal year 2022 appropriations law that the lawmakers voted for in March. “Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. But we know housing costs are eating up too large a share of lower-income residents’ budgets, often leaving them with impossible choices between paying for rent or meeting their daily needs. This federal relief will help those facing hardship find suitable housing for their families as we continue working to increase access to affordable housing in our communities,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $1,000,632 for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City $749,045 for the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County $730,941 for the Housing Authority of Prince George’s County $403,548 for Baltimore County $188,204 for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development $153,704 for the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County $115,109 for the Rockville Housing Enterprises $107,935 for the Howard County Housing Commission $102,794 for the Charles County Government $96,876 for the City of Frederick Housing Authority $94,579 for the Housing Authority of St. Mary's County $83,195 for the Harford County Housing Agency $70,923 for the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis $53,588 for the Carroll County Housing and Community Development $49,249 for the Housing Authority of Calvert County $49,126 for the Cecil County Housing Agency $47,793 for the Wicomico County Housing Authority $47,036 for the Housing Authority of Queen… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-nearly-17-million-for-violence-prevention-and-safer-schools Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $17 Million for Violence Prevention and Safer Schools 2022-10-03 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $16,990,815 in federal funding for Maryland schools to foster safer and more supportive learning environments that address the evolving social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs of students. The funding is administered through the U.S. Department of Education’s Stronger Connection’s Grant Program, which was authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’s historic public safety legislation that the lawmakers all fought to pass in order to reduce the threat of violence across the country. “Today’s young people face unprecedented challenges, pressures, and potential threats that can negatively affect their ability to learn. We were proud to ensure enactment of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act which will not only make our schools safer, but also support each of our students through their growth and development. These funds will help strengthen our school safety programs and better protect our youngest minds, helping to maximize their potential for a thriving future,” said the lawmakers. The Stronger Connections grants are designed to fund programs and resources that prevent and help students cope with violence, trauma and bullying. The funds will also allow schools to engage their communities to develop best practices for creating the safest, most inclusive environment unique to their needs. The Maryland State Department of Education will distribute the funding to local school districts in Maryland on a competitive basis to high-need districts. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/10/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-4-million-in-federal-housing-assistance-for-marylanders Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $4 Million in Federal Housing Assistance for Marylanders 2022-10-03 2022 2022-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $4,258,979 in federal assistance to help low-income residents across Maryland afford quality, safe, and stable housing. The assistance is administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s New Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers Program and is fully funded by the fiscal year 2022 appropriations law that the lawmakers voted for in March. “Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. But we know housing costs are eating up too large a share of lower-income residents’ budgets, often leaving them with impossible choices between paying for rent or meeting their daily needs. This federal relief will help those facing hardship find suitable housing for their families as we continue working to increase access to affordable housing in our communities,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $1,000,632 for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City $749,045 for the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County $730,941 for the Housing Authority of Prince George’s County $403,548 for Baltimore County $188,204 for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development $153,704 for the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County $115,109 for the Rockville Housing Enterprises $107,935 for the Howard County Housing Commission $102,794 for the Charles County Government $96,876 for the City of Frederick Housing Authority $94,579 for the Housing Authority of St. Mary's County $83,195 for the Harford County Housing Agency $70,923 for the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis $53,588 for the Carroll County Housing and Community Development $49,249 for the Housing Authority of Calvert County $49,126 for the Cecil County Housing Agency $47,793 for the Wicomico County Housing Authority $47,036 for the Housing Authority of Queen Ann… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-votes-to-fund-the-government Congressman Mfume Votes to Fund the Government 2022-09-30 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) voted to keep the government open and working For The People by voting yes on the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023. The final vote was 230 – 201 with all “No” votes coming from Republicans. “Keeping the government open for the people should not be subject to partisan posturing. I’m proud to have voted yes on this package to ensure vital federal agencies, including education, health, housing, and public safety programs have the resources they need to serve all Americans without interruption,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. This continued funding grows opportunity through early childhood education, invests in our schools and high-quality job training programs, provides critical nutrition assistance and affordable housing opportunities, secures our nation, and supports our veterans. Additionally, this package advanced a number of key priorities For The People: Billions in relief for New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Florida, Alaska and other communities hit by natural disasters, especially in the wake of Hurricane Ian $12.3 billion to power the fight for freedom in Ukraine, including new security, economic and humanitarian assistance Bolstering funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: this will help working families pay for higher energy bills as we enter the winter months Five-year reauthorization of FDA user fees: ensuring no interruption to the FDA’s life-saving work reviewing and approving new prescription drugs coming to market 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-nearly-700000-to-support-outdoor-and-classroom-learning-on-the-chesapeake-bay Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 to Support Outdoor and Classroom Learning on the Chesapeake Bay 2022-09-29 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $692,918 to support environmental education programs that provide students the opportunity to learn about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in both outdoor and classroom settings. This federal funding is through the NOAA Chesapeake Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) grant program. “Young Americans hold the keys to a better future for our planet. That’s why providing hands-on experiences for students to learn about our environment and its stewardship is so important. Through these environmental education programs, students will also have the opportunity to explore one of Maryland’s greatest natural treasures – the Chesapeake Bay. Team Maryland will continue to support these projects that help students get outdoors to investigate and see firsthand the environmental stresses our planet is facing,” said the lawmakers. Awards include: $299,468 for the Paleontological Research Institution to support its initiative titled, “A Watershed of Trees: A MWEE to Engage Students at the Intersection of Forest, Water, Climate, and Environmental Stewardship” $200,000 for the Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators to support the Maryland Environmental Literacy Advisory Network $193,450 for the National Career Technical Education Foundation to support its project titled, “Developing a Statewide Framework for Incorporating Environmental Literacy in Career Technical Education” The lawmakers worked to secure an increase in federal funds for the B-WET program through fiscal year 2022 appropriations to help school districts provide teachers with relevant training and students with outdoor and classroom learning experiences to explore local environmental issues. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-nearly-700-000-to-support-outdoor-and-classroom-learning-on-the-chesapeake-bay Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 to Support Outdoor and Classroom Learning on the Chesapeake Bay 2022-09-29 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $692,918 to support environmental education programs that provide students the opportunity to learn about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in both outdoor and classroom settings. This federal funding is through the NOAA Chesapeake Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) grant program. “Young Americans hold the keys to a better future for our planet. That’s why providing hands-on experiences for students to learn about our environment and its stewardship is so important. Through these environmental education programs, students will also have the opportunity to explore one of Maryland’s greatest natural treasures – the Chesapeake Bay. Team Maryland will continue to support these projects that help students get outdoors to investigate and see firsthand the environmental stresses our planet is facing,” said the lawmakers. Awards include: $299,468 for the Paleontological Research Institution to support its initiative titled, “A Watershed of Trees: A MWEE to Engage Students at the Intersection of Forest, Water, Climate, and Environmental Stewardship” $200,000 for the Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators to support the Maryland Environmental Literacy Advisory Network $193,450 for the National Career Technical Education Foundation to support its project titled, “Developing a Statewide Framework for Incorporating Environmental Literacy in Career Technical Education” The lawmakers worked to secure an increase in federal funds for the B-WET program through fiscal year 2022 appropriations to help school districts provide teachers with relevant training and students with outdoor and classroom learning experiences to explore local environmental issues. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-and-senator-cardin-introduce-bill-to-establish-national-council-on-african-american-history-and-culture Congressman Mfume and Senator Cardin Introduce Bill to Establish National Council on African American History and Culture 2022-09-27 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) announced the introduction of the National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2022 in the United States House of Representatives and Senate. This legislation would create a 12-person National Council on African American History and Culture to educate, preserve and celebrate Black history and culture. In short, the Council would advise the National Endowment for the Humanities on how they can best amplify the work of Black creators, strengthen teaching and learning in schools to ensure Black history and culture is recognized, and provide critical resources dedicated to preserving Black history. “African Americans have played an essential role in creating our country as it exists today. Yet, our contributions are not always fully recognized, celebrated, or preserved, including in the humanities,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “Establishing the National Council on African American History and Culture will ensure African American history is fully integrated into the telling of American history. By giving Black professors, artists, and storytellers a seat at the table, America advances one step closer to a nation that recognizes the tremendous value of Black history and culture.” “The lessons our children learn in school last a lifetime, and for too long those lessons have failed to fully acknowledge the role of Black Americans. And it happens in far more places than schools – so much of what we have learned for generations about history, music, culture and more has diminished the role of African American creators, writers, musicians and beyond,” said Senator Ben Cardin. “I am proud to lead the effort in the Senate to advance the companion legislation to Congressman Mfume’s bill to create a National Council on African American History and Culture. The time has come to ensure that every future generation has a factual and complete understanding of the role that all Americans have played in advancing our society, and t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-12-million-for-firefighters-in-western-maryland Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $12 Million for Firefighters in Western Maryland 2022-09-23 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $12,108,037.50 in federal funding for Maryland firefighters and first responders in Frederick, Allegany, and Washington Counties. The funding will enhance firefighters’ emergency response capabilities and their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and themselves. It will also support the recruitment and retention of additional firefighters. “Investing in Maryland firefighters and first responders is an investment in the safety of our communities and the well-being of those on the frontlines who are putting themselves at risk to protect the rest of us every day. This federal funding will help expand recruitment for new firefighters and will equip our local fire departments with the tools they need to continue safely providing critical services to Western Marylanders,” said the lawmakers. “We are extremely grateful for the support of Senator Van Hollen and our entire Federal delegation,” said Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner. “This SAFER grant will allow us to improve staffing to keep our community and our firefighters safe.” The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $8,565,688.64 to Frederick County to hire full-time firefighters; $1,927,818.18 to Washington County to provide new portable radios for Fire & EMS departments across the County; $1,499,999.27 to The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, headquartered in Frederick County, for its fire prevention and training programs; $97,142.85 to Borden Shaft Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 in Allegany County for vehicle extrication and rescue tools; and $17,388.57 to the Community Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. of District No. 12 in Washington County to purchase a gear washer and dryer. Funding is from the Department of Homeland Security's FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FPS) program, and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (S… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/van-hollen-raskin-join-with-nsa-bethesda-fire-fighters-iaff-leaders-to-highlight-progress-on-efforts-to-improve-base-conditions-build-new-facility Van Hollen, Raskin Join with NSA Bethesda Fire Fighters, IAFF Leaders to Highlight Progress on Efforts to Improve Base Conditions, Build New Facility 2022-09-23 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Jamie Raskin (both D-Md.) joined fire fighters working at Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSA Bethesda) – the naval installation home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – along with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) General President Edward A. Kelly and National Capital Federal Fire Fighters President Scott Burkhardt Jr. to discuss progress in pushing the Navy to improve the living and working conditions for the fire fighters who serve the base and the surrounding community. The lawmakers and IAFF leadership toured the station and saw first-hand the subpar living conditions that persist within the existing fire station and living quarters – including issues such as water leaks, mold, pest infestation, and a broken exhaust removal system, among others. Following their tour, the group reaffirmed their efforts to push the Navy forward and pointed to a recent confirmation from the Secretary of the Navy that preliminary planning for an entirely new 16,000-square-foot fire station has been completed, at an estimated cost of $22.5 million. This progress follows the letter sent by the Senator and his colleagues pressing for an update on the Navy’s efforts to address the unsafe conditions at the facility and is a crucial step in allowing future funding of the project. Senator Van Hollen and IAFF leadership also highlighted the Fire Station Construction Grants Act, legislation the Senator recently introduced to help build and upgrade fire stations in Maryland and across the country. “The deplorable conditions that persist at the NSA Bethesda firehouse not only endanger our fire fighters – they also make it more difficult for them to protect the Walter Reed complex and the surrounding communities. But with the help of the fire fighters and IAFF, we’ve finally pushed the Navy leadership to commit to a plan to build a brand new fire station fit for the mission of this base that is at the vanguard of military medicine and serv… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-86m-in-federal-funds-for-investments-in-minority-and-underserved-communities Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $86M in Federal Funds for Investments in Minority and Underserved Communities 2022-09-21 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced today that three Maryland-based community financial institutions will receive a combined $86.6 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) to help low-income and minority borrowers. Funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was supported by all Democratic members of Team Maryland, these funds are direct, wide-ranging investments in our communities that have been financially underserved and harmed the most during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The economic harm from COVID-19 still lingers across Maryland, especially among minority small businesses and others who were systemically underserved before the pandemic,” the lawmakers said. “We have fought to create an equitable recovery that drives investment, including capital and loans, in our communities with the greatest need. These community financial institutions know the region and are uniquely suited to personalize support for local businesses so they can create jobs and expand economic opportunities for all Marylanders.” The three Maryland-headquartered Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDI) receiving funds are: $75.038 million - Harbor Bankshares Corporation, Baltimore City (CDFI and MDI) $7 million - SkyPoint Federal Credit Union, Germantown (CDFI) $4.6 million - Securityplus Federal Credit Union, Baltimore City (MDI) “These investments are designed to support the efforts of community financial institutions to, among other things, provide loans, grants, and forbearance for small and minority-owned businesses and consumers,” according to Treasury. They also include the “development and preservation of affordable housing, and investments in community development projects.” The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-urges-administration-to-kick-start-new-chesapeake-bay-blue-crab-stock-assessment Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Administration to Kick-Start New Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Stock Assessment 2022-09-21 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) today urged U.S. Department of Commerce leadership to initiate a new benchmark stock assessment for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population, in line with the recommendations of leading scientists and fisheries managers. Following the lowest-ever blue crab population estimates in this year’s winter dredge survey, the Members of Congress called for expedient action to be undertaken using funding from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “The 2022 [winter dredge] survey demonstrates the complexity of the blue crab fishery. This year saw the Bay’s lowest number of crabs observed (227 million crabs) in the survey’s history. Approximately 97 million mature female crabs were estimated to be present in the Bay at the start of the 2022 crabbing season, which is above the abundance threshold of 72.5 million adult females, but well below the target of 196 million,” the Members of Congress write. “While these results suggest that the blue crab population is not depleted relative to the reference points, worryingly, juvenile abundance has not responded to increases in female abundance as expected. Current, comprehensive information is needed to understand this disconnect, as well as to identify and address other factors attributed to the low overall population, including water quality, changes in weather patterns associated with climate change, habitat loss, and predation, including by invasive species such as blue catfish and northern snakehead.” “Sound management of the species is vital to ensure the sustainability of this natural resource, which supports commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries,” the Members affirm. “We write to express our full support for a new benchmark stock assessment, as recommended in the Chesapeake … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-over-86m-in-federal-funds-for-investments-in-minority-and-underserved-communities Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $86M in Federal Funds for Investments in Minority and Underserved Communities 2022-09-21 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced today that three Maryland-based community financial institutions will receive a combined $86.6 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) to help low-income and minority borrowers. Funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was supported by all Democratic members of Team Maryland, these funds are direct, wide-ranging investments in our communities that have been financially underserved and harmed the most during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The economic harm from COVID-19 still lingers across Maryland, especially among minority small businesses and others who were systemically underserved before the pandemic,” the lawmakers said. “We have fought to create an equitable recovery that drives investment, including capital and loans, in our communities with the greatest need. These community financial institutions know the region and are uniquely suited to personalize support for local businesses so they can create jobs and expand economic opportunities for all Marylanders.” The three Maryland-headquartered Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDI) receiving funds are: $75.038 million - Harbor Bankshares Corporation, Baltimore City (CDFI and MDI) $7 million - SkyPoint Federal Credit Union, Germantown (CDFI) $4.6 million - Securityplus Federal Credit Union, Baltimore City (MDI) “These investments are designed to support the efforts of community financial institutions to, among other things, provide loans, grants, and forbearance for small and minority-owned businesses and consumers,” according to Treasury. They also include the “development and preservation of affordable housing, and investments in community development projects.” The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of inv… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-congressional-delegation-urges-administration-to-kick-start-new-chesapeake-bay-blue-crab-stock-assessment Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Administration to Kick-Start New Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Stock Assessment 2022-09-21 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) today urged U.S. Department of Commerce leadership to initiate a new benchmark stock assessment for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population, in line with the recommendations of leading scientists and fisheries managers. Following the lowest-ever blue crab population estimates in this year’s winter dredge survey, the Members of Congress called for expedient action to be undertaken using funding from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “The 2022 [winter dredge] survey demonstrates the complexity of the blue crab fishery. This year saw the Bay’s lowest number of crabs observed (227 million crabs) in the survey’s history. Approximately 97 million mature female crabs were estimated to be present in the Bay at the start of the 2022 crabbing season, which is above the abundance threshold of 72.5 million adult females, but well below the target of 196 million,” the Members of Congress write. “While these results suggest that the blue crab population is not depleted relative to the reference points, worryingly, juvenile abundance has not responded to increases in female abundance as expected. Current, comprehensive information is needed to understand this disconnect, as well as to identify and address other factors attributed to the low overall population, including water quality, changes in weather patterns associated with climate change, habitat loss, and predation, including by invasive species such as blue catfish and northern snakehead.” “Sound management of the species is vital to ensure the sustainability of this natural resource, which supports commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries,” the Members affirm. “We write to express our full support for a new benchmark stock assessment, as recommended in the Chesapeake Bay … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-800000-in-new-federal-funding-for-chesapeake-bay-oyster-restoration Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $800,000 in New Federal Funding for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration 2022-09-20 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced a new federal grant of $800,000 for the restoration of oyster reefs that are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. The new funding for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources comes through NOAA Fisheries to support the placement of spat-on-shell, or oyster larvae, on up to 100 acres of oyster reefs in four Maryland tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Higher oyster density is expected to lead to increased environmental benefits, such as water filtration and more habitat for fish. “Oysters are restoration engines for the Chesapeake Bay. They play a key role in the Bay’s ecosystem, filtering water and providing habitat for biodiverse aquatic wildlife. This new federal grant will deliver the resources to create 100 acres of oyster reefs, an area equivalent to 75 football fields, that will provide fertile ground for Bay restoration,” said the members. “We look forward to the successful implementation of these restoration projects and are committed to continuing to lead the effort to expand our investment in the health of the Chesapeake Bay.” NOAA Fisheries provides funding and technical support to partners across the country to develop high-quality habitat restoration projects. Funding for the new Maryland project comes through the Community-based Restoration Program, which funds habitat restoration projects focused on supporting sustainable fisheries and recovering Endangered Species Act-listed species. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-800-000-in-new-federal-funding-for-chesapeake-bay-oyster-restoration Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $800,000 in New Federal Funding for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration 2022-09-20 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced a new federal grant of $800,000 for the restoration of oyster reefs that are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. The new funding for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources comes through NOAA Fisheries to support the placement of spat-on-shell, or oyster larvae, on up to 100 acres of oyster reefs in four Maryland tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Higher oyster density is expected to lead to increased environmental benefits, such as water filtration and more habitat for fish. “Oysters are restoration engines for the Chesapeake Bay. They play a key role in the Bay’s ecosystem, filtering water and providing habitat for biodiverse aquatic wildlife. This new federal grant will deliver the resources to create 100 acres of oyster reefs, an area equivalent to 75 football fields, that will provide fertile ground for Bay restoration,” said the members. “We look forward to the successful implementation of these restoration projects and are committed to continuing to lead the effort to expand our investment in the health of the Chesapeake Bay.” NOAA Fisheries provides funding and technical support to partners across the country to develop high-quality habitat restoration projects. Funding for the new Maryland project comes through the Community-based Restoration Program, which funds habitat restoration projects focused on supporting sustainable fisheries and recovering Endangered Species Act-listed species. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-announce-39-million-in-american-rescue-plan-funding-to-connect-maryland-students-to-internet-service Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Announce $3.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Connect Maryland Students to Internet Service 2022-09-19 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $3,913,553 to help provide schools and libraries on the Eastern Shore and in Baltimore with the tools and services they need to enhance internet connectivity. These funds were provided by the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund, which the lawmakers worked to establish in the American Rescue Plan, to close the digital divide. Maryland has received over $85 million since the Fund’s creation last year. This funding has supported over 70 schools and libraries across Maryland and expanded broadband internet access for thousands of students, school staff, and library patrons. “Reliable internet access is vital to ensuring students get a twenty-first century education and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Unfortunately, too many Maryland students still lack internet access at home and are caught in the digital divide. That’s why we fought to secure this funding in the American Rescue Plan to help provide additional support directly to our schools and libraries so that more students have the devices and internet connections they need to get online. We will continue to help every student — no matter their zip code — access secure and affordable internet,” said the lawmakers. Awards in this wave of funding include: $3,799,575.44 for the Enoch Pratt Free Library System $74,860.38 for the Caroline County Public Schools $27,748.15 for the Talbot County Public School District $11,370.00 for the Talbot County Free Library The American Rescue Plan, which the lawmakers fought to pass, included historic investments in Maryland for broadband infrastructure, education and child care, health care, small businesses, public transit, and more. These investments have delivered significant resources directly to Maryland to help workers, families, and local officials combat COVID-19 and recover from the health and economic impacts of… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/members-of-congress-and-truck-safety-coalition-call-for-lifesaving-cmv-safety-advances-following-release-of-deadliest-truck-crash-states-report Members of Congress and Truck Safety Coalition Call for Lifesaving CMV Safety Advances Following Release of Deadliest Truck Crash States Report 2022-09-19 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC — Today, safety leaders in Congress alongside the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the “Deadliest Truck Crash States” report. The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2020, the most recent year for which data is available. The “deadliest dozen” states in order are Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Arkansas, Montana, Alabama, Idaho, Mississippi, North Dakota, Kentucky, Tennessee, and South Dakota. The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report release comes on the heels of one of the worst years for roadway safety ever recorded. NHTSA reports that large truck fatalities surged 13% over the previous year reaching 5,600 deaths. Annually, there are over 146,000 injuries. Since 2009, truck crash deaths have increased by 66%. Despite this alarming trend, policymakers are acting with little urgency to curb the carnage on our roads. Members of Congress and truck crash victim volunteers of the Truck Safety Coalition issued a powerful call to action in Washington, DC today demanding decision-makers reckon with the price of inaction and take swift and meaningful action to address this crisis. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), “It is incumbent upon us to improve truck safety on our roadways for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists. This is an urgent priority that is searingly important to our community because of the loss of Sarah Langenkamp, a devoted mother, wife, daughter and friend. May Sarah’s memory inspire us to move swiftly on road and truck safety reform. Transportation safety requires a comprehensive effort at the county, state and national levels, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to forward this important reform.” Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-DC), Chair, U.S. House of Representatives Highways and Transit Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: “The road… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/raskin-s-press-act-passes-house-with-unanimous-bipartisan-support/f7a6b5ab-9f9f-469d-9d6e-1a8f13666a90 Raskin’s PRESS Act Passes House with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support 2022-09-19 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin’s (MD-08) Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act, passed the House of Representatives with unanimous, bipartisan support. Introduced with Representatives John Yarmuth (KY-03) and Ted Lieu (CA-33), Rep. Raskin’s legislation would safeguard a free and independent press by affording a federal statutory privilege to protect journalists from being compelled to reveal confidential sources and prevent federal law enforcement from abusing subpoena power. “Today is a triumphant day for press freedom,” said Rep. Raskin. “With the PRESS Act closer than ever to becoming law, a federal press shield law is within reach that affords journalists protection from government overreach and abuse of the subpoena power. I’m grateful to Representatives Yarmuth and Lieu for their partnership in this effort to make good on this foundational constitutional promise, and I urge our colleagues in the Senate to advance the central, bipartisan mission of protecting a truly free and unmuzzled press—by sending this legislation to the president’s desk.” The PRESS Act has the endorsement of Demand Progress, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), News Media Alliance (NMA), News Leaders Association, MPA – The Association of Magazine Media, Protect the 1st, Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Rep. Raskin previously introduced a bipartisan federal press shield bill in 2017. That bill was based on a 2007 press shield bill (H.R. 2102) that passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support on a 398-21 vote and was championed by then-Congressman Mike Pence. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a Senate version of the bill in 2021. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/rep-raskin-recognizes-u-s-postal-inspection-service-inspector-charles-wickersham-as-a-local-hero Rep. Raskin Recognizes U.S. Postal Inspection Service Inspector Charles Wickersham as a Local Hero 2022-09-16 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Rockville, MD – Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) recognized U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Inspector Charles Wickersham as a “Local Hero” for his diligent efforts to ensure the integrity of the Postal Service throughout Maryland’s Eighth District. Inspector Wickersham’s work contributed to the arrest and indictment of four accused postal thieves in the national capital region this July. “Constituents have shared alarming stories of postal problems ranging from misdeliveries to stolen checks worth thousands of dollars, and I have been working closely with USPIS to address these problems and crimes,” said Rep. Raskin. “I’m thankful we have a steadfast advocate in Inspector Wickersham and his team. I’m profoundly grateful for his partnership in strengthening the Postal Service for our community.” To watch the Local Hero segment with Inspector Wickersham, please visit Rep. Raskin’s YouTube channel, or visit his other social media accounts. Based on a review conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service observed a 161% increase in mail theft complaints from March 2020 through February 2021, compared to the same period in the previous year. Rep. Raskin has worked closely with Inspector Wickersham to understand and respond to escalating mail thefts and concerns within the Eighth District. Recently, Rep. Raskin invited Inspector Wickersham to join him at a Silver Spring Civic Association meeting, where Inspector Wickersham provided an overview of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and their efforts to address these issues. Rep. Raskin alerted the Department of Justice to a pattern of mail thefts in the Eighth District, and in July, four individuals allegedly responsible for postal thefts were indicted by federal prosecutors. More information on the indictments is available at the Department of Justice website. As a member of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Raskin continually advocates for secure, reliable mail service for the Eighth District a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/van-hollen-cardin-trone-raskin-announce-nearly-8-5-million-for-improvements-at-frederick-carroll-county-airports Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone, Raskin Announce Nearly $8.5 Million for Improvements at Frederick, Carroll County Airports 2022-09-16 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $8,463,915 in federal funding to support improvements at Frederick Municipal airport and Carroll County Regional airport. The funds are provided through the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “Ensuring our airports are in the best condition keeps passengers safe, flights on time, and our economy growing. And with these federal resources, we’re not only helping Frederick and Carroll County airports better serve travelers and regional businesses, we’re also creating good-paying, local jobs,” said the lawmakers. “We will continue working to secure funding for critical infrastructure upgrades across our state because these investments are key to supporting our local economies.” The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $5,476,556 for Frederick Municipal Airport to extend the runway to meet the operational needs of the airport; and $2,987,359 for Carroll County Regional/Jack B Poage Field Airport to help reconstruct the runway by relocating a portion of a public use road and reimbursing for land acquisition. AIP funds various types of airport infrastructure projects across the country, including repairs and upgrades to runways, taxiways, airport signage, lighting and markings – all while creating thousands of good-paying, local jobs. The members have consistently fought to provide funds for airports and terminal operators, including by securing an additional $20 billion to address the financial impacts of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/chairman-raskin-introduces-legislation-establishing-federal-anti-slapp-statute-to-protect-first-amendment-rights Chairman Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Federal Anti-SLAPP Statute to Protect First Amendment Rights 2022-09-15 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington D.C. (September 15, 2022) — Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, introduced the Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) Protection Act to establish a procedure to dismiss and deter strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and punish entities that attempt to use this litigation to stifle First Amendment protected speech. The legislation follows a Subcommittee hearing yesterday that highlighted the fossil fuel industry’s use of SLAPPs to silence environmental activists and non-profits who speak out against proposed fossil fuel pipelines and other projects that contribute to climate change. “For decades, the fossil fuel industry has abused our legal system by deploying costly, protracted and meritless lawsuits to target activists, non-profits and other organizations exercising their First Amendment rights,” said Chairman Raskin. “The rights to free speech, peaceful assembly, and a free press are fundamental to what it means to be an American, but this gap in federal law has allowed corporations and bad actors to chill speech and dissent. This legislation will stop wealthy forces from weaponizing the law to protect selfish interests.” “SLAPPs undermine the very values that are fundamental to our democracy: free speech and healthy debate. For the past six years, Greenpeace USA has been fighting SLAPPs that collectively seek more than $400 million in damages. Smaller groups and individuals can be sued into silence by the mere filing of a SLAPP, which is precisely the intent behind this tactic. Federal anti-SLAPP legislation will lower the rising price tag on free speech—and protect the voices of those who dedicate their lives to defending our planet and our communities,” said Deepa Padmanabha, Deputy General Counsel for Greenpeace USA. “By introducing the SLAPP Protection Act, Congressman Raskin is leading the way in ensuring that people can speak up about problems and injustices important to their communities and the A… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-announces-823000-for-americorps-vista-programs-in-howard-montgomery-and-frederick-counties Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces $823,000 for AmeriCorps VISTA Programs in Howard, Montgomery and Frederick Counties 2022-09-14 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $822,780 in federal funding for AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) programs in Maryland which aim to alleviate poverty through partnerships with local organizations. AmeriCorps VISTA members work with local non-profits and groups to hone their leadership skills while working on issues facing communities, including housing & food insecurity, climate change, access to education, and more. This investment will support up to 42 AmeriCorps VISTA members per year in Maryland. “As the only federal agency focused on national volunteer work, AmeriCorps is an invaluable partner in tackling many of the challenges our communities face,” the lawmakers said. “From providing emergency aid during the COVID-19 pandemic to supporting communities affected by the opioid crisis, AmeriCorps strategically pairs its federal resources with those of local groups to help Americans in need. This funding for VISTA programs in Maryland will allow AmeriCorps members to provide vital services in our communities while they gain experience working in public service.” The FY22 AmeriCorps VISTA Quarter 3 Maryland Awards are: $724,830 to the Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic VISTA project based in Frederick, a non-profit membership association of public, private, 2- and 4-year colleges and universities that encourages student participation in community service and public service. $58,770 to Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. in Columbia, a national nonprofit that addresses housing shortages in communities through tactical investments and community development. $39,180 to CareerCatchers 2.0 based in Silver Spring, an organization that provides personalized career coaching and mentorship to individuals in low-income areas. In addition to the awards announced today, AmeriCorps will also provide $272,790 each year in education scholarships for the AmeriCorps VISTA members supported by … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-delegation-announces-823-000-for-americorps-vista-programs-in-howard-montgomery-and-frederick-counties Maryland Delegation Announces $823,000 for AmeriCorps VISTA Programs in Howard, Montgomery and Frederick Counties 2022-09-14 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $822,780 in federal funding for AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) programs in Maryland which aim to alleviate poverty through partnerships with local organizations. AmeriCorps VISTA members work with local non-profits and groups to hone their leadership skills while working on issues facing communities, including housing & food insecurity, climate change, access to education, and more. This investment will support up to 42 AmeriCorps VISTA members per year in Maryland. “As the only federal agency focused on national volunteer work, AmeriCorps is an invaluable partner in tackling many of the challenges our communities face,” the lawmakers said. “From providing emergency aid during the COVID-19 pandemic to supporting communities affected by the opioid crisis, AmeriCorps strategically pairs its federal resources with those of local groups to help Americans in need. This funding for VISTA programs in Maryland will allow AmeriCorps members to provide vital services in our communities while they gain experience working in public service.” The FY22 AmeriCorps VISTA Quarter 3 Maryland Awards are: $724,830 to the Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic VISTA project based in Frederick, a non-profit membership association of public, private, 2- and 4-year colleges and universities that encourages student participation in community service and public service. $58,770 to Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. in Columbia, a national nonprofit that addresses housing shortages in communities through tactical investments and community development. $39,180 to Career Catchers 2.0based in Silver Spring, an organization that provides personalized career coaching and mentorship to individuals in low-income areas. In addition to the awards announced today, AmeriCorps will also provide $272,790 each year in education scholarships for the AmeriCorps VISTA members supported by this… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/cardin-van-hollen-raskin-trone-announce-108-000-to-repair-flood-damaged-sections-of-the-c-o-canal-and-george-washington-memorial-parkway Cardin, Van Hollen, Raskin, Trone Announce $108,000 to Repair Flood-Damaged Sections of the C&O Canal and George Washington Memorial Parkway 2022-09-09 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $108,942 in federal funding for the National Park Service to support the reconstruction of portions of the Chesapeake and Ohio National Historical Park and George Washington Memorial Parkway that suffered severe damage due to heavy rains and flooding. “Climate change has already taken a toll on our local roadways and infrastructure. This federal investment will allow for much-needed repairs to Maryland’s transportation network – from our roads to local visitor centers. It will help fix serious damage sustained from extreme flooding in recent years and highlights yet another example of the need to upgrade and rebuild our infrastructure to withstand severe weather events driven by climate change,” the lawmakers said. “That is why Team Maryland fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and why we will continue fighting to secure federal funding that bolsters the resilience of communities.” Funding comes through an Emergency Relief program within the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration to repair damaged roads and bridges. The award includes multiple project sites at Chesapeake and Ohio National Historical Park impacting both Maryland and Washington D.C. — Great Falls access road & fee booth, Great Falls Tavern, Pennyfield parking lot and access road, Fletcher's Boathouse Bridge #1, and Fletcher's Boathouse Tunnel — and the south section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria, Virginia. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-delegation-members-announce-more-than-1-million-for-firefighters-in-prince-george-s-and-montgomery-counties Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $1 Million for Firefighters in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties 2022-09-08 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Jamie B. Raskin, Anthony Brown, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $1,178,400 in federal funding for firefighters and first responders in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. The funding will directly bolster fire departments, State Fire Training Academies, and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations to enhance their response capabilities and ability to protect the health and safety of the public – as well as first-responders – and recruit and retain frontline firefighters. “Maryland firefighters and first responders are on the front lines every single day, working tirelessly to keep Marylanders safe. This federal funding will help equip our local fire departments with the tools they need to continue doing their jobs safely, providing critical services to Marylanders, and recruiting new firefighters,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $720,000 for the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association, Inc. to support its high school cadet training program and its tuition assistance firefighter retention program $458,400 for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute at the University of Maryland College Park for the State Training Academy Funding is from the Department of Homeland Security's FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) awards. The programs are administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/9/maryland-delegation-members-announce-nearly-1-4-million-for-firefighters-in-garrett-and-carroll-counties Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $1.4 Million for Firefighters in Garrett and Carroll Counties 2022-09-08 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Jamie B. Raskin, David Trone, and Andy Harris (all Md.) announced $1,399,058.69 in federal funding for Maryland firefighters and first responders in Garrett and Carroll Counties. The funding will directly bolster fire departments, State Fire Training Academies, and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations to enhance their response capabilities and ability to protect the health and safety of the public – as well as first-responders. “Maryland firefighters and first responders are on the front lines every single day, putting themselves at risk to keep Marylanders safe. This federal funding will help equip our local fire departments with the tools they need to accomplish their mission and provide critical services in Garrett and Carroll Counties,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $797,227.27 for the Carroll County Department of Fire and Emergency Services for portable and mobile radios $428,571.42 for the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Co Inc. to replace a 40-year-old tanker $173,260.00 for the Gorman Volunteer Fire Department to replace Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (“SCBA”) Funding is from the Department of Homeland Security's FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-28-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-maryland-museums-educational-institutions Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $2.8 Million in Federal Funding to Support Maryland Museums, Educational Institutions 2022-09-07 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $2,844,230 in federal funding to support projects at museums, libraries, and educational institutions across Maryland. The funding, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), comes from annual appropriations legislation and the American Rescue Plan, both of which the lawmakers fought to pass. “Maryland’s museums and library programs help connect residents to educational resources, catalog our rich history, and inspire people across generations,” said the lawmakers. “We will continue to support federal investments like these because they strengthen our communities and foster greater access to valuable cultural programs and tools to better preserve and explore our history.” The awards include: $496,070 for the University of Maryland, College Park’s Inverting Colonial Archival Authority: Increasing Access for Indigenous Communities in SNAC project; $458,151 for the University of Maryland, College Park’s Crowdsourced Data: Accuracy, Accessibility, Authority project; $399,698 for University of Maryland, College Park’s Launching the TALENT Network to Promote the Training of Archival & Library Educators with Innovative Technologies project; $398,171 for Howard County Library’s Pathways to Success: Professional Development for Skilled New Americans project; $275,045 for Sandy Spring Museum’s Equity in Metadata project and Advancing the Regional Folklife Center project; $250,000 for the Baltimore Museum of Art’s American Collection Cataloguing, Digitization & Reinstallation project; $249,900 for The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture’s Accomplished Arts Apprentices project; $246,195 for the Trustees of the Walters Art Gallery’s Across Asia project; and $71,000 for the Baltimore Children’s Museum’s Strengthening Multi-Generational Early Childhood Education project. The IMLS supports America… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-announce-12-million-to-support-survivors-of-domestic-violence-in-baltimore-region Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Announce $1.2 Million to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence in Baltimore Region 2022-09-07 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $1.2 million to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance for survivors of dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, among other forms of domestic violence. This funding comes from the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program, administered by the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, and provides funds for comprehensive direct legal services relating to or arising out of abuse or violence. “Throughout the pandemic, we saw an alarming rise in intimate partner and gender-based violence, which put the health and wellbeing of too many Marylanders at greater risk. This funding gives more resources to trusted organizations that are working on the ground to protect survivors and ensure their safety. We will continue to stand with domestic violence survivors and do everything we can to support and fund local partners who are making a positive difference in our communities,” said the lawmakers. Funding awards include: $600,000 for the Tahirih Justice Center in Baltimore City $600,000 for the Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC) in Harford County The lawmakers supported the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the fiscal year 2022 government funding bill, which reauthorized critical domestic violence survivor programs through 2027. These programs include the Rape Prevention and Education grant program to provide services, protection, and justice for young victims of violence; the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Program, which enhances judicial and law enforcement tools to help crack down on domestic violence; and the SMART Prevention Program, which reduces dating violence. The reauthorization also took historic steps to expand jurisdiction for American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes and increase services and supports for historically underserved populations – including… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-baltimore-delegation-members-announce-nearly-600000-for-firefighters-in-baltimore Congressman Mfume, Baltimore Delegation Members Announce Nearly $600,000 for Firefighters in Baltimore 2022-09-06 2022 2022-09 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $597,900.90 in federal funding for Baltimore firefighters and first responders. The funding will help fire departments, state fire training academies, and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations enhance their response capabilities and better protect the health and safety of the public and first-responders. This funding also provides for active shooter trainings and the purchase of HAZMAT supplies. “Baltimore firefighters and first responders are on the front lines every single day, working tirelessly to keep Marylanders safe. This federal funding will help provide Baltimore City Firefighters with the tools and training they need to continue doing their jobs safely and providing critical services to Baltimore residents,” said the lawmakers. Funding is awarded to the Baltimore City Fire Department from the Department of Homeland Security's FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-top-black-leaders-in-maryland-emphasize-equity-in-choice-of-prince-george-s-county-for-new-consolidated-fbi-hq Congressman Mfume, Top Black Leaders in Maryland Emphasize Equity in Choice of Prince George’s County for New Consolidated FBI HQ 2022-08-29 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones urged the Biden Administration to choose a Prince George’s County site for the new consolidated FBI headquarters as part of the federal government’s broader equity and empowerment initiatives. Two of the three sites in the final-selection round are in Prince George’s County, the largest majority Black jurisdiction in the region, which has not seen an equitable share of federal office space. “Prince George’s County remains the best positioned to serve as the home of the FBI’s new consolidated headquarters,” the leaders wrote. “The county offers a talented and educated workforce ready to support such an investment while taking the best advantage of its economic impact to grow local communities that have historically been left behind in allocations of federal office space.” The leaders continued, “We hope you will take all of these factors into strong consideration when making a final decision on site selection. Choosing a site in Prince George’s County would not only be good for the FBI, national security, and the environment; it would also further the Biden-Harris Administration’s important equity goals.” While Prince George’s County has 48% of federal warehouse space and 20% of the region’s federal workforce, it hosts only 4% of the region’s federal office space. Median incomes are 48% lower in Prince George’s County than in Fairfax County, Virginia and Prince Georgians’ median incomes trail the region as a whole by 18%. The full text of the letter is included below: Dear Administrator Carnahan: On February 28 of this year, the Biden-Harris Administration released its plan for advancing “Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Country.” That initiative made clear the President’s strong commitment to ensuring that federal resources are more equitably distributed to communities of color … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/8/hoyer-lee-clyburn-and-house-democrats-call-on-senate-to-stop-delaying-action-on-legislation-to-remove-symbols-of-hate Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Raskin and House Democrats Call on Senate to Stop Delaying Action on Legislation to Remove Symbols of Hate 2022-08-25 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) was joined by several lawmakers, including Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), House Majority Whip James Clyburn (SC-06), Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03), Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04), Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Congressman David Trone (MD-06), Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07); Chairman of the Rules Committee Jim McGovern (MD-02), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Congresswomen Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) in writing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) demanding action on H.R. 3005, legislation to remove the bust of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney from the U.S. Capitol building and replace it with a bust of Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall. The House passed this legislation over a year ago on June 26, 2021 to remove from public display in the U.S. Capitol other statues or busts that are symbols of slavery and segregation, including those of individuals who served voluntarily in the Confederate States of America. This letter is a follow up letter to one the lawmakers sent on September 24, 2021. “We write to follow up from the letter we sent to Leader Schumer on September 24 of last year regarding H.R. 3005, which was passed by the House both this Congress and last,” the lawmakers wrote. “This legislation would provide for the bust of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney to be removed permanently from the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the U.S. Capitol, an honor that he, as author of the heinous 1857 Dred Scott v. Sanford ruling, does not deserve.” “It is shameful that individuals who fought to uphold slavery, participated in sedi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/8/maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-42-million-for-eco-friendly-upgrades-to-regional-bus-systems-in-prince-george-s-anne-arundel-and-montgomery-counties Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $42 Million for Eco-Friendly Upgrades to Regional Bus Systems in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, and Montgomery Counties 2022-08-22 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $41,765,975 in federal funds to improve and rehabilitate bus systems in Maryland to support the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies, such as low- and zero-emission vehicles. These awards are administered through the Department of Transportation’s Buses and Facilities Program and the Low or No Emissions Program. This funding comes from the $1.47 billion made available to these programs through the fiscal year 2022 funding law, which the lawmakers worked to pass earlier this year, and is authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Upgrading our public transportation to be more fuel-efficient will improve Marylanders’ daily commutes, save taxpayer dollars, and reduce air pollution in our communities. That’s why we’re pleased to announce this substantial federal funding to transition Maryland bus systems away from heavily polluting equipment. Our public transportation plays a vital role in keeping our communities connected and our economies strong and upgrading our stations and fleets to accommodate fuel-efficient technologies is the next step in improving our transit infrastructure as we work to combat climate change,” the lawmakers said. “Investing in projects like these that will keep our communities safe while combatting climate change is exactly why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. We will continue working to secure federal funding for initiatives like this one.” Prior to receiving this funding, the Delegation wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg and Federal Transit Administrator Fernandez in support of these Maryland applications. The grant awardees include: $25,000,000 to Prince George’s County Government to buy approximately 20 zero-emission, battery electric buses and upgrade the electrical system at their transit depot, add addit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/8/maryland-delegation-members-announce-nearly-4-million-for-early-childhood-education-projects Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $4 Million for Early Childhood Education Projects 2022-08-17 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Anthony Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) today announced $3,961,485 in federal funding for EasterSeals Head Start projects in Prince George’s County and across the region. EasterSeals is a nonprofit provider of early childhood education services that focuses on promoting school readiness for children in low-income families by meeting children’s emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs. Through the Head Start program, children build literacy, math, and social skills with the support of well-trained teachers and an engaging curriculum. “Students’ success begins with early childhood learning. The COVID-19 pandemic had particularly devastating effects on our low-income communities, and programs like Head Start are critical to helping close that gap,” the lawmakers said. “We are pleased to announce this funding that will help young learners develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills they need to succeed and thrive in the classroom.” This award comes from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Administration for Children & Families and the Office of Head Start. Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients provide services to more than 1 million children every year, in every U.S. state and territory, in farm worker camps, and in more than 155 tribal communities. More information on Head Start and Early Head Start programs and services can be found here. EasterSeals DC MD VA not only provides personalized child development and early intervention services, but also disability and community services to adults and veterans. EasterSeals offers employment support and mental healthcare for military families, engaging activities and expansive resources for adults with disabilities, and comprehensive services and supports for caregivers. They work to help reduce poverty and homelessness and improve healthcare and employment by empowering people of all ages and abilities to be… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/8/rep-raskin-announces-2022-congressional-app-challenge Rep. Raskin Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge 2022-08-17 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Rockville, MD – Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) launched the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge encourages middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications for congressional recognition. Since 2013, members of the House of Representatives have hosted the Challenge to inspire students across the nation to explore computer science and coding. More information on the Congressional App Challenge and its history is available here. “Each year, the Congressional App Challenge summons the tech savvy and civic responsibility of Maryland’s Eighth District youth,” said Rep. Raskin. “Our past winners have created innovative technological solutions to COVID-19 risk mitigation and active missing persons cases. I am excited for our impressive Eighth District students to again inspire us with their technological skills, social vision and problem-solving ingenuity.” Middle and high school students living or attending school in Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District may submit their applications to the Challenge beginning today, August 17, until the final deadline: Tuesday, November 1 at 12:00 p.m. On December 6, at the beginning of Computer Science Education Week, Rep. Raskin will announce the Eighth District winner. Students are advised that they need not submit a finished app to the challenge. Instead, they are simply required to submit a short video explaining their app and show footage of any finished portions of the app. The 2021 MD-08 Congressional App Challenge winners were Walter Johnson High School seniors Ainesh Chatterjee, Salamun Nuhin, Botond Parkanyi and Charles Wang. The four created CoronaSafe, a Python-based application that analyzes COVID case data and urban density to create a unique COVID contraction risk calculation for any global address given by the user. Rep. Raskin interviewed the students about their application and creation process on his weekly Local Hero series. More information about the Challenge, including eligibil… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-votes-yes-on-historic-health-care-climate-and-corporate-tax-bill-inflation-reduction-act Congressman Mfume Votes YES On Historic Health Care, Climate and Corporate Tax Bill: Inflation Reduction Act 2022-08-12 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) proudly voted in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation focused on lowering the skyrocketing cost of health care and prescription drugs, making large corporations pay their fair share in taxes and tackling the climate crisis. The bill passed with a vote of 220 to 207 with no Republicans voting in favor of the legislation. It will now go to President Biden’s desk for his signature. Image WATCH: Congressman Mfume's Remarks on the Inflation Reduction Act “The Inflation Reduction Act is what Democrats are all about: lowering the cost of health care, standing up to the biggest corporations ripping off everyday Americans, and tackling the climate crisis with the fierce urgency of now,” said Congressman Mfume (MD-07). “I’m proud to support this historic legislation that puts people over politics and money back into the pockets of my constituents in Baltimore.” Topline Highlights of the Inflation Reduction Act Lowers the Cost of Health Care Allows Medicare for the first time to negotiate the price of high price prescription drugs Caps Medicare recipient out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 for the 1 million Marylanders qualifying for Medicare Caps the monthly cost of covered insulin products at $35 for the 50,000 Marylanders on Medicare that have diabetes and are on insulin Extends Affordable Care Act subsidies for three more years, locking in lower health care premiums that will save 153,000 Marylanders about $80 per month Tackles the Climate Crisis Takes the most aggressive action in our history to combat the existential crisis of climate change with a $369 billion overall investment in clean energy, which is projected to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 Offers a tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualified ‘clean’ vehicles Boosts the tax credit for installing energy efficient products at nonbusiness properties from 10% to 30% Taxes the Largest Corporations and Reduces the Deficit Makes corporations pay their fair share by… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-6-million-in-additional-federal-funds-for-baltimore-s-penn-station-modernization Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $6 Million in Additional Federal Funds for Baltimore’s Penn Station Modernization 2022-08-10 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Kweisi Mfume (All D-Md.) announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $6 million through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program for the ongoing modernization of Baltimore’s Penn Station. The lawmakers worked to authorize the RAISE grant program at $12.5 billion over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. For Fiscal Year 2022, the program was funded at $2.275 billion from both the infrastructure law and the FY22 omnibus appropriations bill. These federal funds for the Building Baltimore Penn Station Connections Project, which the lawmakers supported, supplements the $5 million congressional earmark the delegation obtained for the project in the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill to increase multimodal mobility, safety, and connectivity. “Serving more than three million passengers a year, Penn Station is the nation’s rail gateway to Baltimore and its local neighborhoods. Investing in the station and its vicinity by creating safer and more useful connections between trains, buses, pedestrian and bike access, is one of the most important things we can do to support the city’s economy and livability,” the lawmakers said. “This grant is a prime example of why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is transforming neighborhoods by creating jobs and local opportunities across the country. Team Maryland will continue to deliver federal funding for locally-driven projects that strengthen our communities.” The Maryland Department of Transportation describes the project as offering “comprehensive benefits to Baltimore City residents and the region, which include: “Improving the safety of transportation options with well-designed streets that support safe walking, biking, transit use and for-hire vehicle use. “Providing more reliable transit travel times. “Supporting pr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-applaud-president-s-signing-of-veterans-health-care-bill-with-funding-for-two-maryland-veterans-clinics Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Applaud President’s Signing of Veterans’ Health Care Bill with Funding for Two Maryland Veterans Clinics 2022-08-10 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) applauded President Biden’s signing of legislation to open two veterans’ outpatient clinics in Baltimore and Prince George’s County. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) provides healthcare benefits for all generations of toxic-exposed veterans for the first time in the nation’s history and will improve access to care for all those who served in our nation’s armed forces. The lawmakers fought to include authorization and funding for the two Maryland veterans’ health clinics – one in the Baltimore region and another in Prince George’s County. $43 million will support the construction of a new Baltimore Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), which will replace and expand the outpatient services currently provided at the existing Baltimore VA Clinic Annex on Fayette Street while reducing the strain on the Baltimore VA Medical Center. $32 million is set aside for the construction of a Prince George’s CBOC; this new facility will be significantly larger than the existing clinic in the southern part of the county and represent a major upgrade for area veterans, as the new clinic will be equipped to provide services beyond the capabilities of the current clinic as well as the Southeast D.C. CBOC. “If you put your life on the line abroad to protect Americans’ freedoms at home, you deserve to be taken care of both during and after your military service,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “I’m proud to have supported the Honoring Our PACT Act, which furthers our nation’s commitment to our brave servicemembers by guaranteeing that their health needs will always be met no matter the circumstances.” “We’ve got to keep our promises to veterans who put themselves as risk to serve our country, and that includes ensuring they have access to high-quality health care… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/8/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-20-5-million-for-new-carrollton-station-expansion-improvements Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $20.5 Million for New Carrollton Station Expansion, Improvements 2022-08-10 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Anthony Brown, and Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $20,500,000 in federal funding to improve and expand New Carrollton Station and increase accessibility to the Prince George’s County transit hub. This funding, which the lawmakers supported, will support major infrastructure improvements for the multi-modal site, including the construction of a new train hall, preparations for Purple Line service, and creation of new trails and walkways to increase cyclist and pedestrian accessibility. The funds are provided through the Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grants Program, which the lawmakers fought to significantly boost within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “This is a major investment in the future of Prince George’s County,” the lawmakers said. “This funding will help grow New Carrollton Station into a state-of-the-art bus and rail transit hub that is more accessible by foot, bike, or car and promotes sustainable development in the surrounding communities. Projects like these – which improve our infrastructure, reduce emissions, and spur local economic development – are exactly why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. We were proud to support Prince George’s County's request for federal funding for this project, and we will keep working to deliver more federal resources to expand Maryland’s public transportation network.” “This is yet another symbol of rising opportunity for all Prince Georgians,” said Alsobrooks. “We are excited about this project because it will transform the largest employment cluster in the County into a true “downtown” area and help ensure that New Carrollton becomes the premier transit hub on the eastern seaboard. We want to thank our federal delegation, WMATA, and Urban Atlantic for support on this project and for their dedication to improving the quality of life for Pr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/mfume-cardin-van-hollen-hoyer-announce-nearly-630000-to-help-underrepresented-students-pursuing-advanced-degrees Mfume, Cardin, Van Hollen, Hoyer Announce Nearly $630,000 to Help Underrepresented Students Pursuing Advanced Degrees 2022-08-09 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) today announced $629,718 in federal funding through the Department of Education’s highly competitive Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement (MSP) program for the University of Maryland (UMD) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). This investment will help low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged students prepare for doctoral and graduate studies through research and other academic activities. “We are pleased to announce this funding for UMD and UMBC to help close the racial gap in higher education achievement. This federal investment will support underrepresented students with mentoring programs, additional counseling services, collaborative educational opportunities with their peers, and other activities designed to help students earn their advanced degrees,” the lawmakers said. “Team Maryland is committed to educational equity and will continue to work to secure federal funding for this priority.” Award details include: · $329,737 for the University of Maryland to serve 32 MSP students · $299,981 for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to serve 30 MSP students According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2019 more than 64% of graduate degrees were awarded to White individuals while only 13% and 11% were awarded to Black and Hispanic individuals, respectively. The McNair Program’s goal is to close this gap by preparing students from underrepresented groups for doctoral studies through involvement in research and mentorship, among other activities. Eligible students will have demonstrated outstanding academic potential and will be selected from all scholarly backgrounds. They will participate in multi-step programs to hone their skills in advanced academic research and analysis. For more information about this grant program please visit https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triomcnair/. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-praises-democrats-inflation-reduction-act-as-it-passes-through-the-senate Congressman Mfume Praises Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act as it Passes through the Senate 2022-08-08 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper BALTIMORE – Yesterday, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) joined MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss Democrats’ signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act, as it passed through the 50-50 Senate, along with the President’s tremendous efforts to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner and other Americans back home from their unjust detention in Russia. INFLATION REDUCTION ACT REV. SHARPTON: Joining me now, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Democrat of Maryland. Congressman, thank you for joining us. First, the breaking news, the Senate Democrats', climate, health care, and tax bill having just passed. Your reaction? What does it mean for your Baltimore district? CONGRESSMAN MFUME: Well, it's a tremendous piece of legislation. It is not Build Back Better. It's a smaller version of it. But in many respects, it's groundbreaking because for once, we're able to say to working Americans, we're going to actually reduce the cost of prescription drugs. We give Medicare the ability now to negotiate prices on an open market that has never happened before. The cost of health care under the Obama plan, which was going to end the subsidies that were going to end next month, will now be extended well beyond that into 2025, at the very least. There is a $35 cap on insulin for diabetics, and you were right to point out earlier, unfortunately, that does not cover the private insurers, but for the Americans who are on Medicare, their cost for insulin will be capped at $35. There is in this bill significant efforts to deal with the environment, the air that we breathe, the water that we [drink], and the way we are using it, disposing of things. And I agree with you again, at the very least, if what we breathe through the air is not a civil rights matter, I don't know what can be, particularly given the increasing amounts of cancer that we see all over our society as a result of carcinogens because of a carbon footprint that is way out of place in terms of where it should be. So that's going to be reduced, I think, by abo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mfume-maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-7-million-for-public-health-and-infectious-disease-research Rep. Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $7 Million for Public Health and Infectious Disease Research 2022-08-04 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) today announced $6,938,832 in federal funding to promote public health and support infectious disease and medical research efforts in Maryland. This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding will be directed to the Maryland Department of Health. “As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that we arm ourselves with the data and resources needed to be ready for future public health challenges,” the lawmakers said. “This federal funding is crucial to building our understanding of the environment’s impact on public health and infectious diseases. Team Maryland will continue working to secure federal investments in our state’s medical and health systems.” Project recipient include: $6,323,832 to Maryland Department of Health for Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) to support work across a wide range of infectious disease areas including food and waterborne diseases, antimicrobial resistance, vector-borne diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, influenza surveillance, and more $615,000 to the Maryland Department of Health for Advancing Maryland’s Health through Environmental Public Health Tracking to help us better understand the adverse effects of pollutants such as chemicals and emission on public health Respectively, funding comes from the National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, And Enteric Diseases (CK) and the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) within the CDC. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mfume-us-dept-of-commerce-announce-229-million-to-train-and-hire-maryland-workers-for-good-paying-clean-energy-jobs-through-american-rescue-plan Rep. Mfume, U.S. Dept. of Commerce Announce $22.9 Million to Train and Hire Maryland Workers for Good-Paying Clean Energy Jobs Through American Rescue Plan 2022-08-04 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper BALTIMORE – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves announced a $22.9 million investment in Maryland to implement a new apprenticeship model that well help train local workers and connect them to employers providing good-paying jobs in the clean energy sector. This project will simultaneously help tackle the climate crisis by support the region’s growing offshore wind industry. This grant was made possible through the Good Jobs Challenge program created by American Rescue Plan, historic legislation Rep. Mfume helped craft and pass as a member of the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee. Excerpt from Rep. Mfume’s Remarks as Delivered: “Every young person that comes through high school matriculating is not going to necessarily go to college, is not necessarily going into the armed services, but do want very much to go into apprenticeships that will provide them with a skill in a certain amount of time and with the oversight and the training they need to be able to take care of their families. At the end of the day, that's what this is really all about.” The Maryland Works for Wind Project will partner leading employers and seven local unions to build a training model that meets the needs of employers and local communities. With a focus on formerly incarcerated individuals, veterans, young adults who are no longer in school or working and other populations, this project will train thousands of individuals to enter good-paying jobs in the industry. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/8/maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-7-million-for-public-health-and-infectious-disease-research Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $7 Million for Public Health and Infectious Disease Research 2022-08-04 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) today announced $6,938,832 in federal funding to promote public health and support infectious disease and medical research efforts in Maryland. This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding will be directed to the Maryland Department of Health. “As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that we arm ourselves with the data and resources needed to be ready for future public health challenges,” the lawmakers said. “This federal funding is crucial to building our understanding of the environment’s impact on public health and infectious diseases. Team Maryland will continue working to secure federal investments in our state’s medical and health systems.” Project recipient include: $6,323,832 to Maryland Department of Health for Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) to support work across a wide range of infectious disease areas including food and waterborne diseases, antimicrobial resistance, vector-borne diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, influenza surveillance, and more $615,000 to the Maryland Department of Health for Advancing Maryland’s Health through Environmental Public Health Tracking to help us better understand the adverse effects of pollutants such as chemicals and emission on public health Respectively, funding comes from the National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, And Enteric Diseases (CK) and the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) within the CDC. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/8/amid-sky-high-rate-of-flight-cancellations-senator-markey-leads-bicameral-colleagues-in-introducing-cash-refunds-for-flight-cancellations-act-to-protect-air-travelers-rights Amid Sky-High Rate of Flight Cancellations, Senator Markey Leads Bicameral Colleagues in Introducing Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act to Protect Air Travelers’ Rights 2022-08-03 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington (August 1, 2022) ­– Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), along with Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), today introduced the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act, which would provide consumers an enforceable right to a full cash refund for flight and ticket cancellations. The bill codifies the Department of Transportation rule requiring major airlines to offer consumers a cash refund if the airline cancels or significantly delays a flight, and provides consumers a new right to a cash refund if they cancel their ticket up until 48 hours of the flight’s scheduled departure. The lawmakers are introducing the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act amid months of nightmarish air travel issues and the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few months, flight cancellations and delays have skyrocketed, far exceeding the number before the pandemic and leading to an avalanche of consumer complaints. While federal law requires airlines to provide cash refunds when they cancel a flight, most airlines only offer to rebook passengers or provide a voucher as the default option instead, forcing customers to jump through hoops to claim their rightful refund. At the same time, with the emergence of new COVID-19 variants, consumer travel plans continue to be unpredictable. In this age of increased travel uncertainty, passengers should not be forced to choose between their money and their health. The Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act corrects this problem by giving consumers an enforceable right to a cash refund for flights cancelled by the airline or tickets cancelled by the passenger. “Enough is enough: Travelers are sick of wasting their valuable time fighting the airlines to receive their legally-required cash refunds,” said Senator Markey. “And they are tired of making flight reservations months in advance, only to face a health scare tha… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-applaud-final-passage-of-veterans-health-care-bill-with-funding-for-two-maryland-veterans-clinics Rep. Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Applaud Final Passage of Veterans’ Health Care Bill with Funding for Two Maryland Veterans Clinics 2022-08-02 2022 2022-08 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) announced the final Senate passage of legislation to open two veterans clinics in Baltimore and Prince George’s County. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) which passed today by a vote of 86-11, provides healthcare benefits for all generations of toxic-exposed veterans for the first time in the nation’s history and will improve access to care for all those who served in our nation’s armed forces. The bill now goes to President Biden to be signed into law. The lawmakers fought to include authorization and funding for the two Maryland veterans’ health clinics – one in the Baltimore region and another in Prince George’s County. $43 million will support the construction of a new Baltimore Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), which will replace and expand the outpatient services currently provided at the existing Baltimore VA Clinic Annex on Fayette Street while reducing the strain on the Baltimore VA Medical Center. $32 million is set aside for the construction of a Prince George’s CBOC; this new facility will be significantly larger than the existing clinic in the southern part of the county and represent a major upgrade for area veterans, as the new clinic will be equipped to provide services beyond the capabilities of the current clinic as well as the Southeast D.C. CBOC. “If you put your life on the line abroad to protect Americans’ freedoms at home, you deserve to be taken care of both during and after your military service,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “I’m proud to have supported the Honoring Our PACT Act, which furthers our nation’s commitment to our brave servicemembers by guaranteeing that their health needs will always be met no matter the circumstances.” “We’ve got to keep our promises to veterans who put themselves as risk to serv… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/mfume-and-maryland-congressional-delegation-shares-priorities-with-new-chesapeake-bay-leaders Mfume and Maryland Congressional Delegation Shares Priorities with New Chesapeake Bay Leaders 2022-07-28 2022 2022-07 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Andy Harris MD, Kweisi Mfume and David Trone met Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol with the new president and CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Hilary Harp Falk and the newly selected U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program Director Dr. Kandis Boyd. The group shared perspectives and progress on challenges including upstream accountability, blue crabs, and the Conowingo Dam, as well as the broader need to maintain unity among Bay Program partners through 2025 and beyond. “I grew up on the water, so I understand the importance of our waterways in a very personal way. Marylanders of every stripe, including many of our small businesses, rely on a healthy Bay for food, recreation, and to make a living,” said Congressman Mfume. “I am proud of the work we are doing in Congress to bring federal expertise and federal money to the table as we fight for a healthier Bay.” “There is no higher priority that we have as a delegation than the Chesapeake Bay. Recognized by presidents as a national treasure, it is the iconic representation of the state of Maryland – quality of life, economy, culture and more,” said Senator Cardin. “Team Maryland has worked year after year to ensure the federal government is a strong partner with the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program and stakeholders like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as we work to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in a sustainable and equitable way. We welcome Dr. Boyd and Ms. Falk to the forefront of this fight. We have reason to be optimistic about the state of the Bay, but there is much more work ahead of us.” “Protecting and preserving the Chesapeake Bay requires an all-hands-on-deck effort. Today’s meeting was an opportunity to discuss the significant progress we’ve made in these efforts but also to underscore all the work that remains ahead. Dr. Boyd and Ms. Harp Falk have already hit the ground running in their new roles, and un… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2022/7/maryland-congressional-delegation-shares-priorities-with-new-chesapeake-bay-leaders Maryland Congressional Delegation Shares Priorities with New Chesapeake Bay Leaders 2022-07-28 2022 2022-07 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Andy Harris MD, Kweisi Mfume and David Trone met Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol with the new president and CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Hilary Harp Falk and the newly selected U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program Director Dr. Kandis Boyd. The group shared perspectives and progress on challenges including upstream accountability, blue crabs, and the Conowingo Dam, as well as the broader need to maintain unity among Bay Program partners through 2025 and beyond. “There is no higher priority that we have as a delegation than the Chesapeake Bay. Recognized by presidents as a national treasure, it is the iconic representation of the state of Maryland – quality of life, economy, culture and more,” said Senator Cardin. “Team Maryland has worked year after year to ensure the federal government is a strong partner with the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program and stakeholders like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as we work to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in a sustainable and equitable way. We welcome Dr. Boyd and Ms. Falk to the forefront of this fight. We have reason to be optimistic about the state of the Bay, but there is much more work ahead of us.” “Protecting and preserving the Chesapeake Bay requires an all-hands-on-deck effort. Today’s meeting was an opportunity to discuss the significant progress we’ve made in these efforts but also to underscore all the work that remains ahead. Dr. Boyd and Ms. Harp Falk have already hit the ground running in their new roles, and understand the challenges we face. As a delegation we’ve fought to deliver historic federal investments for Bay cleanup efforts through annual appropriations and the infrastructure modernization bill, and we must continue to put these dollars where they’re needed most – and hold our state partners accountable in following suit,” said Senator Van Hollen. “I’m committed to working together to continue th… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z

Next page

Advanced export

JSON shape: default, array, newline-delimited, object

CSV options:

CREATE TABLE [releases] (
   [url] TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
   [title] TEXT,
   [date] TEXT,
   [year] TEXT,
   [month] TEXT,
   [party] TEXT,
   [chamber] TEXT,
   [state] TEXT,
   [member_name] TEXT,
   [bioguide_id] TEXT,
   [domain] TEXT,
   [scraper] TEXT,
   [source] TEXT,
   [date_source] TEXT,
   [text] TEXT,
   [has_text] INTEGER,
   [collected_at] TEXT,
   [updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
    ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
    ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
    ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
    ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
    ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
    ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
    ON [releases] ([has_text]);
Powered by Datasette · Queries took 289.077ms · Data license: MIT · Data source: dwillis/congress-press