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| https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-alsobrooks-hosts-real-men-real-talk-discussion-at-bowie-state-university/ | SENATOR ALSOBROOKS HOSTS REAL MEN, REAL TALK DISCUSSION AT BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY | 2026-09-27 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Angela D. Alsobrooks | A000382 | www.alsobrooks.senate.gov | alsobrooks | https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | September 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), along with MedStar Health and United Way of the National Capital Area, hosted “Real Men, Real Talk” at Bowie State University — a discussion and community fair dedicated to men, their health, and a stronger community. Senator Alsobrooks was joined by Bowie State University president Dr. Aminta H. Breaux; Chile Ahaghotu, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center; Gigi El-Bayoumi, MD, Founder, Rodham Institute at Georgetown School of Medicine; Brocklin Qualls, Director, Black Fatherhood Blueprint, Greater Washington Urban League; Jamal Branch, Psychotherapist, Founder, Synergy Therapeutic Services, LLC; and Stephen Conti, Founder, Tocar Spa Massage Therapy. “Our men and boys hear the world demand so much of them. Today they got to hear these important words: you are loved. We care what you’re going through. We’re concerned about your lives, and you don’t have to handle everything on your own. That is what today was all about – joining together to discuss the physical, mental, and emotional health of our men and boys, and letting them know about the resources and support systems available to them,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “United Way NCA is honored to stand alongside Senator Alsobrooks as a community partner for the ‘Real Men, Real Talk’ discussion and community fair,” said Dr. Nicole Cooper, Chief External Affairs and Transformation Officer, United Way of the National Capital Area. “The event aligns with our healthy community impact area, giving men real tools to live strong, healthy lives, from health screenings to mental health resources to a space where they feel seen and heard. It’s built on strong partnerships, and that’s how we create healthier, stronger communities throughout the National Capital Area, together.” “Student success depends on well-being,” said Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State University. “Today’s conversation created an important space for men and boys to prioriti… | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-meets-to-discuss-critical-priorities-for-the-port-of-baltimore | Maryland Congressional Delegation Meets to Discuss Critical Priorities for the Port of Baltimore | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of issues relating to the Port of Baltimore, including its infrastructure needs, long-term stability, and growth. During the meeting, the lawmakers heard from Port leadership and stakeholders about upcoming modernization projects, investments, general workforce updates, and more. The Port of Baltimore generates $70 billion annually in economic impacts to Maryland, and 273,000 total jobs in Maryland are connected to the Port. Video of the members’ press availability following the meeting is available here. “Maryland is a leading hub for trade and commerce – and the Port of Baltimore is a key part of our success, generating thousands of jobs and bolstering our economy. Yesterday’s meeting was a great opportunity for Team Maryland to come together with Port leadership and key stakeholders to discuss our past efforts and plan for how we will build on those efforts for the future of the Port. Working alongside state and local partners, we will keep fighting to deliver resources and support so communities across Maryland reap the benefits of a strong and vibrant Port,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The Port is more than just the pride of Baltimore. It’s a state treasure, and it’s an economic engine for the nation and the rest of the world. Our support for Baltimore and the Port remains strong, because a strong Port makes us better, makes our economy stronger, and makes us more sustainable. We have to continue looking at every opportunity to invest in this economic engine that consumers, businesses, workers, and economies worldwide depend on. And I look forward to working with Team Maryland on Capitol Hill to continue fighting for the resources that keep us on the cutting edge,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “The Port of Baltimore has always been a mighty force in job creation and economic growth in our state. I was glad to meet with the Maryland Congressional Delegation, Maryland Port Adminis… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-statement-approved-2027-maryland-marketplace-rates | Hoyer Statement on the Approved 2027 Maryland Marketplace Rates | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding the nearly 15% increase for unsubsidized individual Maryland marketplace health insurance plans in 2027: “Donald Trump and Republicans ran in 2024 on addressing inflation and bringing costs down. They misled American families. Costs are only going up - and faster - because of their policies. We’re now seeing that reflected in health-insurance premiums for coverage through the state health-care exchanges. In Maryland, even though our state officials are doing everything possible to keep costs down, premiums for unsubsidised plans are rising an average of 14.6% for 2027. This is a direct result of Republicans’ decision to remove eligibility, permit ACA subsidies to lapse, and allow critical tax credits to expire. “Democrats are fighting to lower costs for health care, groceries, consumer goods, gas, and diesel. It’s clear that the Republicans who are in control of Congress have failed to do so, and it is time to change course.” | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-announces-86-million-increase-safety-and-security-places | Maryland Delegation Announces $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) announced $8,627,091 in federal funding to strengthen security at 49 religious institutions and community centers across Maryland. “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program has become an essential tool for protecting our houses of worship, schools, community centers, and early-childhood programs. With the alarming rise in antisemitism and other forms of hate, it is critical that everyone feels safe when gathering with their communities and congregations. I’m proud that Team Maryland was able to secure this funding, and I will continue working with our delegation to push for further federal support for nonprofit security,” said Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05). “Every Marylander deserves to be able to exercise their right to religious freedom and worship without fear for their safety. Our faith institutions also help build community in many ways, from providing spiritual services to offering youth programs to supporting local families. As that work continues, we have also seen an appalling increase in threats against faith-based organizations across the state, and we know that more federal funding and reforms are necessary to meet the growing security measures needed to keep community members safe. We will continue working to increase funds for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and to see that these investments go where they are needed most, in light of recent changes to this program,” said Senator Van Hollen (D-MD). “All Marylanders deserve to feel safe in their homes, schools, communities – and especially in places of worship. It was critical that Team Maryland fight to secure over $8 million in federal funding to strengthen security at religious centers in our state. And I won’t stop fighti… | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-meets-discuss-critical-priorities-port | Maryland Congressional Delegation Meets to Discuss Critical Priorities for the Port of Baltimore | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of issues relating to the Port of Baltimore, including its infrastructure needs, long-term stability, and growth. During the meeting, the lawmakers heard from Port leadership and stakeholders about upcoming modernization projects, investments, general workforce updates, and more. The Port of Baltimore generates $70 billion annually in economic impacts to Maryland, and 273,000 total jobs in Maryland are connected to the Port. Video of the members’ press availability following the meeting is available here. “The Port of Baltimore has been able to survive ups and downs of the economy for over 100 years. Now, the President’s economic strategy that prioritizes tariffs over jobs is adding additional hardship. The President’s ongoing, illegal war in Iran is driving up the cost to ship everything, which directly impacts our port and our economy. But Team Maryland will be able to overcome that. We're in Washington and working together to deliver, not just for the Port, not just for the 2,400 Longshoremen who work in the Port, but for our economy and state as a whole,” said Congresswoman Elfreth. “To write the future of the Port of Baltimore, we will be taking inspiration from what once was – back to the Baltimore clippers and the hundreds of Liberty ships built during World War II. It is time for Maryland to lead in shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing once again.” “Maryland is a leading hub for trade and commerce – and the Port of Baltimore is a key part of our success, generating thousands of jobs and bolstering our economy. Yesterday’s meeting was a great opportunity for Team Maryland to come together with Port leadership and key stakeholders to discuss our past efforts and plan for how we will build on those efforts for the future of the Port. Working alongside state and local partners, we will keep fighting to deliver resou… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-meets-discuss-critical-priorities-port | Maryland Congressional Delegation Meets to Discuss Critical Priorities for the Port of Baltimore | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | O000176 | olszewski.house.gov | olszewski | https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of issues relating to the Port of Baltimore, including its infrastructure needs, long-term stability, and growth. During the meeting, the lawmakers heard from Port leadership and stakeholders about upcoming modernization projects, investments, general workforce updates, and more. The Port of Baltimore generates $70 billion annually in economic impacts to Maryland, and 273,000 total jobs in Maryland are connected to the Port. “Maryland is a leading hub for trade and commerce – and the Port of Baltimore is a key part of our success, generating thousands of jobs and bolstering our economy. Yesterday’s meeting was a great opportunity for Team Maryland to come together with Port leadership and key stakeholders to discuss our past efforts and plan for how we will build on those efforts for the future of the Port. Working alongside state and local partners, we will keep fighting to deliver resources and support so communities across Maryland reap the benefits of a strong and vibrant Port,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Investing in the Port of Baltimore isn’t just about concrete, cranes, and cargo — it’s about investing in people,” said Congressman Olszewski. “Two and a half years after the Key Bridge collapse, we have a responsibility to rebuild stronger and keep investing in the infrastructure that makes the Port a national economic asset. When we prioritize the Port, we are prioritizing jobs, families, and the future of Maryland.” “The Port is more than just the pride of Baltimore. It’s a state treasure, and it’s an economic engine for the nation and the rest of the world. Our support for Baltimore and the Port remains strong, because a strong Port makes us better, makes our economy stronger, and makes us more sustainable. We have to continue looking at every opportunity to invest in this economic engine that consumers, businesses, workers, and economies worldwide depend o… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/elfreth-joins-maryland-delegation-announcing-86-million-increase-safety-and | Elfreth Joins Maryland Delegation in Announcing $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski announced $8,627,091 in federal funding to strengthen security at 49 religious institutions and community centers across Maryland. “Marylanders of all faiths deserve to both be safe and feel safe in their houses of worship. Since coming to Congress, I have continued to prioritize increased security funding for nonprofit and religious institutions – both in Washington in the budget and through our Interfaith Advisory Council – which is why it is so great to join Team Maryland in announcing this $8 million in federal funding for 49 houses of worship, religious institutions, and community centers across our state. Especially as religious institutions spend more and more on security and the number of hate crimes continues to rise, Congress has an important responsibility to ensure the safety of all of our neighbors,” said Congresswoman Elfreth. “Every Marylander deserves to be able to exercise their right to religious freedom and worship without fear for their safety. Our faith institutions also help build community in many ways, from providing spiritual services to offering youth programs to supporting local families. As that work continues, we have also seen an appalling increase in threats against faith-based organizations across the state, and we know that more federal funding and reforms are necessary to meet the growing security measures needed to keep community members safe. We will continue working to increase funds for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and to see that these investments go where they are needed most, in light of recent changes to this program,” said Senator Van Hollen. “All Marylanders deserve to feel safe in their homes, schools, communities – and especially in places of worship. It was critical that Team Maryland fight to secure over $8 million in f… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/disability-rights-advocacy-groups-support-hoyers-bipartisan-american | Disability Rights Advocacy Groups Support Hoyer's Bipartisan American Procurement Improvement Act | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – A coalition of 51 organizations, unions, disability stakeholders, and advocacy groups have endorsed H.R. 10443, the American Procurement Improvement Act (APIA), bipartisan legislation which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Pete Sessions (TX-17). Following the bill's introduction, many leaders have expressed their support for the bill: “SourceAmerica supports the American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026 as it advances priorities long sought by groups seeking to drive continued improvements within the AbilityOne Program,” said Richard Belden, SourceAmerica President and CEO. “AbilityOne is a proven model that strengthens the American workforce, supports the domestic supply chain and helps federal agencies deliver on their missions. We sincerely thank Reps. Hoyer and Sessions and the other cosponsors for choosing to make the protection and growth of AbilityOne Program employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities, including veterans, a priority.” “People with disabilities deserve access to good jobs that provide fair wages, meaningful benefits, opportunities to develop new skills, and a pathway to advance in their careers. AAPD appreciates Representatives Steny Hoyer and Pete Sessions for their leadership in introducing this bipartisan legislation and for recognizing that modernizing AbilityOne must go hand in hand with expanding economic opportunity for people with disabilities. We look forward to working with policymakers and stakeholders to ensure the program continues to create high-quality employment opportunities where people with disabilities can build careers, achieve economic independence, and thrive,” said Maria Town, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). "Businesses lose access to talented individuals who could strengthen their workforce and improve performance when they dismiss the millions of Americans with disabilities who are ready to contribute, lead, and… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-press-usda-usfs-make-good-commitment-keep | Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA, USFS to Make Good on Commitment to Keep Baltimore Urban Forestry Office in Baltimore | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) were joined by U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), in calling for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz to reverse course on the decision to close the USFS Baltimore Field Office and relocate staff outside of Baltimore. The USFS Baltimore Urban Field Station leads forestry-related projects that benefit the local Baltimore community and conducts important forestry and urban ecology research that informs land use decision-making throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond. The lawmakers pose several questions to USDA and USFS around the decision, which comes after Senator Van Hollen questioned Chief Tom Schultz in the Senate Appropriations Committee and received commitment to maintain presence in Baltimore. The lawmakers begin, “On April 30, 2026, during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the United States Forest Service (USFS) FY27 budget, Chief Schultz assured Senator Van Hollen that USFS would not force Baltimore Urban Field Office employees to relocate outside of the Baltimore area during the USDA reorganization. Despite this commitment, when USFS announced earlier this month that the Baltimore Urban Field Office will close, we learned that USFS intends to relocate Baltimore employees to Beltsville, Maryland – a location that is decidedly outside of the broader Baltimore area. USFS must make good on its word and keep Baltimore Urban Field Office employees in Baltimore so they can effectively continue their place-based and partnership-dependent work in the Baltimore area.” On the critical benefits for keeping the Baltimore Urban Field Office in the Baltimore area, the lawmakers write, “When Secretary Rollins announced the USDA reo… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/top-appropriators-demand-white-house-immediately-take-taxpayer-funded-ad | Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, wrote a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles demanding the Trump administration immediately take off the air a taxpayer-funded political ad celebrating President Trump — and report to the Committees exactly how many taxpayer dollars were spent creating and airing the illegal political propaganda. “This is the sort of government propaganda one might expect in North Korea, not the United States of America, and it is an egregious and utterly illegal misuse of Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars,” write the lawmakers, who note the ad constitutes a blatant violation of Section 718 of Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which forbids any federal funding from supporting propaganda, as well as other federal laws. “We write to demand that you immediately take this ad off the air and appropriately reprimand and discipline the Federal employees who knowingly violated Federal law in working on and paying for this advertisement. In addition, we demand a full account and breakdown of all Federal funds used to create and air this ad,” they continue. “The law is not complicated. You cannot use taxpayer dollars for political advertisements.” The full letter is available HERE and below: The Honorable Susan Wiles Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Cc: The Honorable Russell T. Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget Ms. Wiles: Last night, Fox News aired a government-sponsored political ad that was “Paid for by the U.S. Government”—otherwise known as the American taxpayer… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/team-maryland-welcomes-new-microsoft-discovery-center-ribbon-cutting-ceremony | Team Maryland Welcomes New Microsoft Discovery Center at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in University of Maryland’s Discovery District | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) joined Governor Wes Moore today for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Microsoft’s Discovery Center at the Capital of Quantum at the University of Maryland. The new quantum research center, in the heart of the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, will serve as a development hub for next-generation quantum technologies, marking a critical milestone in Maryland’s momentum to become a global leader for quantum information science and technology innovation. “Quantum has the potential to transform every part of our economy and society and the opening of this new discovery center is another step in Maryland leading the nation in this emerging sector,” said Gov. Moore. “Our partnership with Microsoft and our continued investment in the Quantum ecosystem, creates jobs, stimulates our economy, and drives innovation. Together, we will solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges right here in Maryland.” Launched by Governor Moore at IonQ's College Park headquarters in January 2025, the Capital of Quantum Initiative is a public-private partnership with the state, the University of Maryland, College Park and private partners to catalyze more than $1 billion in investments in Maryland’s quantum industry. Since the Capital of Quantum Initiative was announced, the State of Maryland and the University of Maryland have reached over $500 million in pledged investments to strengthen the state’s quantum ecosystem through academics, workforce development, and technical support. “Maryland is positioning itself at the forefront of the quantum revolution, and the launch of the Discovery Center marks another major step forward,” said Congressman Glenn Ivey. “Here in Prince George’s County, we have the talent, research institutions, and entrepreneurial ecosystem to turn groundbreaking discoveries into new companies, good-paying jobs, and economic opportunity. I’m proud to join Governor Moore, the University of Maryland, Microsoft, and our partners in building the Capital of Quantum right here i… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mfume-vindman-urge-netanyahu-to-contain-violence-and-protect-palestinians-in-the-west-bank | Reps. Mfume, Vindman Urge Netanyahu to Contain Violence and Protect Palestinians in the West Bank | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Kweisi Mfume | M000687 | mfume.house.gov | mfume | https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, and Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-VA) led a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to take immediate steps to contain settler violence and protect Palestinian communities in the West Bank. "We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, including violence that has killed and threatened American citizens," wrote the lawmakers. "We do so out of concern for Israel's long-term security as well as for the safety of Palestinians. Continued settlement expansion and violence in the West Bank will harm that security and the prospects for lasting peace, prosperity, and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike." "Amidst this violence, we are especially concerned for the safety of American citizens in the West Bank," the lawmakers continued. "Nine American citizens have been killed in the West Bank since January 2022. To date, no one has been held accountable for any of these nine deaths. Many of us have heard directly from constituents, including American citizens who have themselves been threatened or harassed by settlers without cause." "Restoring the rule of law in the West Bank serves the security of Israelis and Palestinians alike," the lawmakers concluded. "The safety of our constituents matters to us as the safety of your citizens matters to you. We also hope to see conditions improve so that Israelis and Palestinians may one day live alongside one another without fear of terrorism or lawless violence." In the letter, the representatives request that the Israeli government take the following actions to uphold the rule of law and end the violence in the West Bank: Instruct the Israeli Police and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to defend Palestinian communities in the West Bank when they come under attack, and to apply that standard consistently, whoever the attackers are; Establish a … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/alsobrooks-liccardo-call-on-director-pulte-to-prioritize-missing-middle-housing-funding/ | ALSOBROOKS, LICCARDO CALL ON DIRECTOR PULTE TO PRIORITIZE “MISSING MIDDLE” HOUSING FUNDING | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Angela D. Alsobrooks | A000382 | www.alsobrooks.senate.gov | alsobrooks | https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported today in POLITICO’s Morning Money, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.-16) are urging Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to encourage more lending toward “missing middle” multifamily affordable housing through reforms to the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system. “There is a clear need for more housing developments in this range (5-to-49 units) in urban and rural communities across the country. But too often, developers of condominiums and rental properties in the 5-to-49-unit range face a financing gap: the developments are too large for conventional lending for single-family residential development, but too small to attract institutional capital,” wrote the lawmakers. The lawmakers encouraged Director Pulte to consider the following steps: Encourage FHLBanks to prioritize targeted advances and lending products aimed at 5-49-unit construction and rehabilitation to support affordable rental and homeownership opportunities; Encourage FHLBanks to build underwriting capacity and pilot programs for missing-middle lending; and Incorporate missing-middle lending data into future reports to the National Economic Council, Office of Management and Budget, and Congress. See below or here for the full letter: Dear Director Pulte: As federal agencies begin to implement the 21st Century Road to Housing Act (Public Law No: 119-101) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) responds to Executive Order 14393 (“Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit”), we urge FHFA to use its existing authority as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System to direct more capital toward “missing middle” housing: 5-to-49-unit multifamily housing developments for ownership and rental. There is a clear need for more housing developments in this range in urban and rural communities across the country. But too often, developers of condominiums and rental … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/alsobrooks-no-on-fda-commissioner/ | ALSOBROOKS ‘NO’ ON FDA COMMISSIONER | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Angela D. Alsobrooks | A000382 | www.alsobrooks.senate.gov | alsobrooks | https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Senator Alsobrooks questioned Dr. Heidi Overton about whether she believes that birth control contaminates our drinking water, and her awareness regarding how much money the tobacco industry has contributed to President Trump, in relation to the Administration’s rollback of e-cigarette regulations. Dr. Overton did not answer the questions. Dr. Overton will be regulating both pharmaceutical products and tobacco products if she is confirmed to lead the FDA. On birth control: Senator Alsobrooks: Do you have any reason to believe that birth control contaminates our drinking water in our country? Dr. Overton: My job will be to work within the FDA statutory requirements for individual product review for safety and efficacy determination. What the EPA, to your question, the EPA is outside of the jurisdiction of the FDA. I think it’s important for all agencies to answer questions that American people might have. Senator Alsobrooks: Do you have any reason to believe that taking birth control, that women are contaminating our drinking water in our country by taking birth control? Dr. Overton: Thank you for the question. If confirmed as FDA commissioner, I will work within what the FDA is required to do for individual product review for the safety and efficacy of those applications, post-market review and of those individual products. On Big Tobacco spending: Senator Alsobrooks: I want to know whether or not you know how much money Big Tobacco has contributed to the President’s super PAC, inauguration, or to his ballroom? Dr. Overton: Those are not things that I’m familiar with. Senator Alsobrooks: I know you’ve been a senior advisor to him, but the answer is $20 million. And do you know how much the President owns in tobacco stocks? I think these are questions the American people deserve to know. The… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/alsobrooks-wyden-continue-to-build-the-case-against-rfk-jr-8/ | Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Angela D. Alsobrooks | A000382 | www.alsobrooks.senate.gov | alsobrooks | https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Senator Angela Alsobrooksreleased a report chronicling the actions that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken to undermine the health and safety of the American people since becoming Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On February 18, 2026, they released an updated report covering his first full year as Secretary. Senators Wyden and Alsobrooks continue to track the pervasive and ongoing human harmcaused by his leadership. Below are Kennedy’s latest harmful actions (May 15 – September 20): May 2026 The White House issued an executive order straight from Kennedy’s wish list: directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to “take any appropriate steps to update the United States childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule” in line with the recommendations made by Kennedy’s team at HHS. Under Kennedy’s leadership, HHS has recommended reducing the number of childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11, exposing U.S. children to the serious and unnecessary risks of contracting a deadly disease. In his endless quest to find support for the conspiracy theory that vaccines cause autism, Kennedy announced his intent to tap into Americans’ private medical records and create what amounts to a national autism registry. He announced a “real-world platform” that will mine patient records from Medicare and Medicaid, which collectively cover 40% of Americans, to “uncover the root causes of autism and other chronic diseases.” Kennedy and his team did not specify what kinds of research would be conducted or what kinds of privacy protections would apply to the data. After … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-announces-86-million-to-increase-safety-and-security-in-places-of-worship | Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski announced $8,627,091 in federal funding to strengthen security at 49 religious institutions and community centers across Maryland. “Every Marylander deserves to be able to exercise their right to religious freedom and worship without fear for their safety. Our faith institutions also help build community in many ways, from providing spiritual services to offering youth programs to supporting local families. As that work continues, we have also seen an appalling increase in threats against faith-based organizations across the state, and we know that more federal funding and reforms are necessary to meet the growing security measures needed to keep community members safe. We will continue working to increase funds for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and to see that these investments go where they are needed most, in light of recent changes to this program,” said Senator Van Hollen. “All Marylanders deserve to feel safe in their homes, schools, communities – and especially in places of worship. It was critical that Team Maryland fight to secure over $8 million in federal funding to strengthen security at religious centers in our state. And I won’t stop fighting until all Marylanders feel and are safe,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program has become an essential tool for protecting our houses of worship, schools, community centers, and early-childhood programs. With the alarming rise in antisemitism and other forms of hate, it is critical that everyone feels safe when gathering with their communities and congregations. I’m proud that Team Maryland was able to secure this funding, and I will continue working with our delegation to push for further federal support for nonprofit security,” said Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. “No matter what your faith or religion is every American … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-announces-21-million-university-maryland-eastern-shore | Congressman Harris Announces $2.1 Million for University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), announced the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will receive $2,131,929 in federal funding through the Supplemental HBCU Mandatory Grants program. Statement from Congressman Harris: “UMES has a long history of educating students on the Eastern Shore and preparing graduates for careers in Maryland and across the country. This $2.1 million in funding will strengthen academic programs and provide additional resources for students.” The funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Education’s Supplemental HBCU Mandatory Grants program, which provides federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. | 1 | 2026-09-24T10:30:22Z | 2026-09-24T10:31:42Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-people-who-work-government-should-be-able-afford-work-government | Hoyer: People Who Work for the Government Should Be Able to Afford to Work for the Government | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at a press conference with members of the Federal Workforce Caucus and federal employee union leaders to highlight the impact of President Donald Trump's proposed 2027 pay freeze on the federal workforce. Below is a transcript of his remarks: "Congressman Walkinshaw, thank you very, very much. Congressman Walkinshaw is a new Member of the Congress of the United States. He's not a new member of representing, literally, hundreds of thousands, over the years, federal employees. He is not somebody who is not experienced at running a government who can make sure that you can recruit and retain the best, so that we can give people the best service possible. He is not new to the challenge that he met when he came to Congress of the United States with this Administration, with Russell Vought, whose intent, as he pointed out, was to visit Trump on federal employees. And to the federal employees who may be watching, our president reported $2.2 billion of income. Do any of you think when he goes to the grocery store – I don’t think he goes to the grocery store – and he picks up a piece of pizza, says, ‘That may be too expensive for me.’ Or that when he goes to a gasoline station – of course, we know he doesn’t – that he worries about either diesel or gasoline products being $2, $3, or $4 higher than they were six months ago? Of course you don't. Americans are struggling to pay their bills. Americans are struggling to reach an economy that is affordable for them and their families. By the way, federal employees are Americans, and they are consumers, and they are struggling. And while the President says, ‘Zero for the federal employees,’ if you're not a federal employee, he's saying 'Zero' to you as well. How is he saying that? He’s saying, ‘I don't care what inflation is. I don't care [that] costs are going up. I'm going to keep this war going.’ A war of choice. I'm making some signs up, it's going to be at number of gas stations in my district tha… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://raskin.house.gov/2026/9/ahead-of-u-s-china-summit-raskin-meeks-mcgovern-urge-trump-to-condemn-ccp-law-designed-to-repress-religious-minorities-and-attack-critics-around-the-world | Ahead of U.S.-China Summit, Raskin, Meeks, McGovern Urge Trump to Condemn CCP Law Designed to Repress Religious Minorities and Attack Critics Around the World | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Jamie Raskin | R000606 | raskin.house.gov | raskin | https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (NY-05) and Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02) called on President Donald Trump to express the United States’ opposition to China’s sweeping new law to repress ethnic minorities and silence critics around the world, including U.S. citizens, during his meetings with President Xi Jinping at this week’s U.S-China summit. The Ethnic Unity and Progress Law grants Chinese officials broad authority to prosecute transnational dissidents as well as Tibetans, Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups that it classifies as detrimental to “national unity and Communist Party ideology.” Xi’s visit to the U.S. is scheduled to begin on September 24. The State Department has previously expressed opposition to China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Law. “During your meeting with Xi Jinping, it is imperative that you continue to voice your administration’s disapproval of this affront to the fundamental freedoms of minority communities, human rights advocates and U.S. citizens,” the lawmakers wrote to President Trump. Enacted in March, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law furthers the Chinese government’s efforts to systematically persecute ethnic and religious minorities and attack critics under the guise of protecting ‘social harmony.’ The law allows China to target dissidents around the world, including U.S. citizens living outside of China. In recent years, China has sought to silence pro-democracy voices through monetary bounties on Hong Kong advocates, cyberhacking campaigns and other intimidation tactics. Absent a repeal of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, the use of such tactics will only become more frequent. “We greatly appreciated the State Department’s earlier statement expressing concerns about the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law,” the lawmakers continued. “A president’s personal advocacy, however, has unparalleled power to elicit meaningful change.” The lawmakers specifically cited the c… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-more-than-15-senate-democrats-push-trump-to-negotiate-ai-guardrails-with-xi | Van Hollen, More than 15 Senate Democrats Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led more than 15 of his colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the U.S. and China on guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) models with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The lawmakers also urged President Trump to consider enacting a mutual pause in frontier AI development to prevent potential cyberattacks, the development of biological weapons, and other dangerous activities that could threaten humanity. Senator Van Hollen was joined in sending this letter by Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.). The lawmakers begin, “We write concerning public reporting that your administration plans to have discussions about artificial intelligence with China during the upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping currently planned for September 24, 2026. We support this dialogue and encourage you to have those discussions at the highest level. As extraordinary as the promise of some of AI’s advanced capabilities are, safety incidents make clear that both national and international infrastructure is threatened by unregulated testing and release of AI models. It is incumbent upon both governments to discuss necessary guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of AI in order to mitigate the risks of unfettered advancement. As you prepare for the upcoming summit, we urge you to engage with President Xi directly to discuss efforts to avoid the potential harms of this technology for the safety and benefit of the world. America leads in AI innovation, and we must lead the … | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-booker-davis-adams-introduce-bicameral-bills-to-improve-access-to-care-for-americans-with-sickle-cell-disease | Van Hollen, Booker, Davis, Adams Introduce Bicameral Bills to Improve Access to Care for Americans with Sickle Cell Disease | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representatives Danny Davis (D-Ill.) and Alma Adams (D-N.C.) reintroduced two bills to improve access to care for Americans living with sickle cell disease (SCD) – the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act, legislation to grow the national network of care for patients with sickle cell disease, and the Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act, legislation to strengthen the medical workforce that treats SCD. The members were joined in introducing both bills by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-Md.). In the United States, approximately 100,000 people are affected by SCD, a rare, genetically-inherited disorder that causes a person’s red blood cells to become deformed and get stuck in their veins – blocking oxygen flow throughout the body and leading to chronic pain, infections, stroke, as well as kidney, liver, and heart disease. The disease disproportionately affects Black Americans, but people from other racial and ethnic backgrounds, including Hispanic Americans, are also susceptible. Despite the prevalence of the disease and the need for consistent and coordinated treatment, SCD care is most often accessible only in specialized medical centers in metropolitan areas – resulting in few patients having access to the multidisciplinary care teams and providers they need. “Sickle cell disease has claimed the lives of too many people far too soon, including a former staff member of mine, John Amara. For Americans living with sickle cell, access to care and qualified providers can be one of the biggest challenges they face. These bills will increase the size and capacity of the medical workforce trained to treat sickle cell, give existing sickle cell centers the capacity to share resources beyond their walls, and help ensure we can more easily expand specialized care and treatment to the countless communities that don’t yet have it. We will not stop fighting to raise awareness, strengthen networks of care and support, a… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-statement-calling-immediate-delivery-military-assistance-ukraine | Hoyer Statement Calling for the Immediate Delivery of Military Assistance to Ukraine | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement urging the Pentagon to ensure immediate delivery of the $400 million that was authorized in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative: “On September 16, Congress sent the President bipartisan sanctions legislation that can substantially degrade Russia’s ability to wage war. This was a major step toward ending the war in Ukraine with a victory that can secure its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. But it cannot and must not be the only immediate step we take. The signing of that law should be accompanied by the transfer of $400 million in military assistance already authorized and appropriated by Congress for FY26. “Congress appropriated these funds more than seven months ago! “When Members of Congress visited Ukraine in early September, they heard from the first deputy speaker of its parliament and the secretary of its national defense council that delivery of that assistance was the next-highest priority. The Ukrainians have told us that, to date, they have not received any part of it! “I urge the Pentagon immediately to deliver to Ukraine the resources that have been appropriated. I also ask the Administration to deliver the second tranche of $400 million, which has also been authorized, as soon as it is appropriated. America should lead in this defense of democracy, sovereignty, and international law.” | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclain-delaney-and-maryland-delegation-demand-independent-investigation-after | McClain Delaney and Maryland Delegation Demand Independent Investigation After ICE Operation in Frederick | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06), alongside Senator Chris Van Hollen, led the full Maryland Congressional delegation in demanding an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the tactics employed by ICE during its operation in Frederick on September 3rd and 4th. The letter went to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Acting ICE Director David Venturella, and DHS Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari, and it sets a response deadline of October 1, 2026. The Members want to know whether ICE had a warrant before entering the home, whether that warrant was administrative or judicial, whether agency policy permits using vehicles to clear peaceful observers, and how ICE obtained a local official’s personal information and why an officer recited it back to her. A federal law enforcement vehicle drove down a Frederick sidewalk and struck an observer. Officers used a baton on a protester and dragged another person off the front steps of a home. An ICE officer told a local elected official that the agency knew her name, her license plate, and where she lived. All of it happened over roughly 40 hours in one neighborhood of Frederick, in Maryland’s Sixth District, and all of it is on video. “The Frederick community deserves better from its government,”,” said Congresswoman April McClain Delaney. “None of what happened there earlier this month made anyone safer. This Administration claims it is targeting the worst of the worst, but its own numbers show that seven out of ten people arrested in this region had no criminal record. I brought Team Maryland together because our constituents deserve to know who authorized this operation, what warrant ICE relied on, and what use-of-force policy allowed these tactics. We expect clear answers by October 1.” The letter also presses DHS on the scope of last month’s two-week surge across Maryland and Virginia. By the Department’s own numbers, nearly 70 percent of the 1,328 people arrested in that operation had no crimi… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mfume-jackson-introduce-house-bill-requiring-the-us-to-rejoin-the-who-and-help-contain-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-on-record | Reps. Mfume, Jackson Introduce House Bill Requiring the U.S. to Rejoin the WHO and Help Contain the Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak on Record | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Kweisi Mfume | M000687 | mfume.house.gov | mfume | https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This month, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) and Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-01) introduced the Epidemic Barrier and Outbreak Leadership Act, or the EBOLA Act (H.R.10345), which would require the President to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days of enactment and direct the United States to begin working with the WHO immediately on the Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. The bill is the House companion to legislation introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Per the World Health Organization's September 6 Situation Report, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 6,500 confirmed cases and 3,200 confirmed deaths in a little over two months, a faster rate of spread than any previous Ebola outbreak. By comparison, the 2014 West Africa outbreak had roughly 40 suspected cases when the international response began. Fighting between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 has cut off humanitarian access to some of the areas where the virus is spreading fastest, and the WHO and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention are running the global response without American participation. "President Trump pulled the United States out of the World Health Organization and told Americans we would be safer for it. It was a foolish decision the day he made it, and sadly, with Ebola now spreading faster than any outbreak of it we have seen, it did not take long to become a dangerous one," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. "This Administration also cut foreign assistance and stalled funding for the vaccine organizations that stop outbreaks abroad before they reach us, including Gavi. Every one of those choices made this crisis worse and left Americans more vulnerable. Protecting American families means working alongside the health experts tracking this virus, not turning our backs on them. The House should take this bill up without delay." "Every American family should be concerned… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-press-usda-usfs-to-make-good-on-commitment-to-keep-baltimore-urban-forestry-office-in-baltimore | Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA, USFS to Make Good on Commitment to Keep Baltimore Urban Forestry Office in Baltimore | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume were joined by Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.), in calling for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz to reverse course on the decision to close the USFS Baltimore Field Office and relocate staff outside of Baltimore. The USFS Baltimore Urban Field Station leads forestry-related projects that benefit the local Baltimore community and conducts important forestry and urban ecology research that informs land use decision-making throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond. The lawmakers pose several questions to USDA and USFS around the decision, which comes after Senator Van Hollen questioned Chief Tom Schultz in the Senate Appropriations Committee and received commitment to maintain presence in Baltimore. The lawmakers begin, “On April 30, 2026, during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the United States Forest Service (USFS) FY27 budget, Chief Schultz assured Senator Van Hollen that USFS would not force Baltimore Urban Field Office employees to relocate outside of the Baltimore area during the USDA reorganization. Despite this commitment, when USFS announced earlier this month that the Baltimore Urban Field Office will close, we learned that USFS intends to relocate Baltimore employees to Beltsville, Maryland – a location that is decidedly outside of the broader Baltimore area. USFS must make good on its word and keep Baltimore Urban Field Office employees in Baltimore so they can effectively continue their place-based and partnership-dependent work in the Baltimore area.” On the critical benefits for keeping the Baltimore Urban Field Office in the Baltimore area, the lawmakers write, “When Secretary Rollins announced the USDA reorganization, one of the stated pillars of the plan was to ‘bring USDA closer to it… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-press-usda-usfs-make-good-commitment-keep | Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA, USFS to Make Good on Commitment to Keep Baltimore Urban Forestry Office in Baltimore | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | O000176 | olszewski.house.gov | olszewski | https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.), in calling for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz to reverse course on the decision to close the USFS Baltimore Field Office and relocate staff outside of Baltimore. The USFS Baltimore Urban Field Station leads forestry-related projects that benefit the local Baltimore community and conducts important forestry and urban ecology research that informs land use decision-making throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond. The lawmakers pose several questions to USDA and USFS around the decision, which comes after Senator Van Hollen questioned Chief Tom Schultz in the Senate Appropriations Committee and received commitment to maintain presence in Baltimore. The lawmakers begin, “On April 30, 2026, during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the United States Forest Service (USFS) FY27 budget, Chief Schultz assured Senator Van Hollen that USFS would not force Baltimore Urban Field Office employees to relocate outside of the Baltimore area during the USDA reorganization. Despite this commitment, when USFS announced earlier this month that the Baltimore Urban Field Office will close, we learned that USFS intends to relocate Baltimore employees to Beltsville, Maryland – a location that is decidedly outside of the broader Baltimore area. USFS must make good on its word and keep Baltimore Urban Field Office employees in Baltimore so they can effectively continue their place-based and partnership-dependent work in the Baltimore area.” On the critical benefits for keeping the Baltimore Urban Field Office in the Baltimore area, the lawmakers write, “When Secretary Rollins announced the USDA reorganization, one of the stated pillars of the plan was to ‘bring USDA cl… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-press-usda-usfs-make-good-commitment-keep | Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA, USFS to Make Good on Commitment to Keep Baltimore Urban Forestry Office in Baltimore | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Representative Glenn Ivey, alongside U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume, joined Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.), in calling for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz to reverse course on the decision to close the USFS Baltimore Field Office and relocate staff outside of Baltimore. The USFS Baltimore Urban Field Station leads forestry-related projects that benefit the local Baltimore community and conducts important forestry and urban ecology research that informs land use decision-making throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and beyond. The lawmakers pose several questions to USDA and USFS around the decision, which comes after Senator Van Hollen questioned Chief Tom Schultz in the Senate Appropriations Committee and received commitment to maintain presence in Baltimore. The lawmakers begin, “On April 30, 2026, during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the United States Forest Service (USFS) FY27 budget, Chief Schultz assured Senator Van Hollen that USFS would not force Baltimore Urban Field Office employees to relocate outside of the Baltimore area during the USDA reorganization. Despite this commitment, when USFS announced earlier this month that the Baltimore Urban Field Office will close, we learned that USFS intends to relocate Baltimore employees to Beltsville, Maryland – a location that is decidedly outside of the broader Baltimore area. USFS must make good on its word and keep Baltimore Urban Field Office employees in Baltimore so they can effectively continue their place-based and partnership-dependent work in the Baltimore area.” On the critical benefits for keeping the Baltimore Urban Field Office in the Baltimore area, the lawmakers write, “When Secretary Rollins announced the USDA reorganization, one of the stated pillars of the plan was to ‘… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases/olszewski-trumps-attack-press-outrageous-and-unconstitutional | Olszewski on Trump’s Attack on the Press: “Outrageous and Unconstitutional” | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | O000176 | olszewski.house.gov | olszewski | https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | (Towson, MD) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement after President Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House and confiscated the press credentials of their journalists. The three outlets announced today they are suing the Trump Administration over the ban. “A free and independent press is fundamental to our democracy. President Trump’s attack on news organizations he doesn’t like is outrageous and unconstitutional. This issue is bigger than any one news outlet. It’s about whether the President of the United States gets to decide which journalists are allowed access to him based on favorable coverage. He doesn’t. Unfortunately, this is part of a broader pattern from the Trump Administration — using the power of the federal government to punish journalists and restrict the ability of the press to hold those in power accountable. That is the kind of overreach we associate with authoritarian regimes, not a healthy democracy. I commend other, competing news organizations for standing in solidarity to defend the First Amendment. The White House belongs to the American people. They have a right to an independent press that asks tough questions, reports the facts, and holds their government accountable.” | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-30-million | Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $30 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades at Maryland Airports | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) announced $33,931,039 in federal funding to support infrastructure and equipment upgrades at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Carroll County Regional Airport, and Hagerstown Regional Airport. The investments will fund important safety improvements at all three airports, as well as upgraded equipment and an evaluation of the noise exposure at BWI, including its impact on surrounding communities, which members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address in April. “Airports are not simply places where flights arrive and depart – they are engines of opportunity, connecting people to jobs, businesses to customers, communities to global markets, and regions to long-term economic growth,” said Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth. “Each of Maryland’s airports, including the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport here in the Third Congressional District, has played a critical role in the growth of our communities, our state, and our nation. I was grateful to work with Team Maryland to secure this much-needed $21 million investment for BWI that will evaluate noise exposure for our neighbors and ensure the safety of worldwide travelers.” “Maryland’s airports are economic engines, serving travelers and businesses across the region and around the world. That’s why we worked to deliver these investments in important updates to BWI, Carroll County Regional, and Hagerstown Regional airports. These federal funds will help ensure these airports meet important safety standards, and, at BWI, will support efforts to address local communities’ noise concerns,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Our airports here in Maryland fuel our economy, connect us to the rest of the world, and support our businesses. I am proud to partner with my colleagues to … | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-30-million | Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $30 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades at Maryland Airports | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $33,931,039 in federal funding to support infrastructure and equipment upgrades at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Carroll County Regional Airport, and Hagerstown Regional Airport. The investments will fund important safety improvements at all three airports, as well as upgraded equipment and an evaluation of the noise exposure at BWI, including its impact on surrounding communities, which members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address in April. "Maryland’s airports and aviation industry are crucial for trade and business. Thanks to the hard work of Team Maryland, our congressional offices secured more than $30 million to make our airports safer, more accessible, and more efficient. These investments will provide Hagerstown Regional Airport with the funds necessary to make improvements to its 2/20 runway and adjacent building infrastructure—critical safety upgrades needed to fully comply with FAA guidance,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “Maryland’s airports are economic engines, serving travelers and businesses across the region and around the world. That’s why we worked to deliver these investments in important updates to BWI, Carroll County Regional, and Hagerstown Regional airports. These federal funds will help ensure these airports meet important safety standards, and, at BWI, will support efforts to address local communities’ noise concerns,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Our airports here in Maryland fuel our economy, connect us to the rest of the world, and support our businesses. I am proud to partner with my colleagues to announce over $33 million in federal funding to upgrade the infrastructure at three of our airports. Modernizing our infrastructure is an investment in our future and in our safety – I’m glad we are getting this… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-olszewski-bills-strengthen-americas-diplomatic-workforce | House Passes Olszewski Bills to Strengthen America’s Diplomatic Workforce | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | O000176 | olszewski.house.gov | olszewski | https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Foreign Service Language Readiness Act, introduced with Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), will require the State Department to maintain an up-to-date list of critical foreign languages tied to national security priorities and improve workforce planning around language proficiency and training. The Open Doors to Diplomacy Act, introduced with Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa), will strengthen State Department recruitment and outreach at community colleges, junior colleges, career and technical institutions, and other nontraditional institutions of higher education. The bills—included in the broader Foreign Service Modernization Act—will now move to the U.S. Senate. Together, they address two critical pieces of America’s diplomatic readiness: ensuring the Foreign Service has the expertise it needs and making sure it can recruit the talent it needs. “America’s diplomatic strength depends on having the right people, with the right skills, ready to serve wherever our national security interests demand it,” said Congressman Olszewski. “That means investing in critical language capabilities, planning ahead for emerging threats, and making sure talented Americans from every corner of our country see themselves in a career in the Foreign Service. I’m proud these bipartisan bills are moving forward as part of a broader effort to modernize our diplomatic workforce and give our diplomats the tools they need to keep America safe.” The Foreign Service Language Readiness Act would: Require the State Department to develop and regularly update a list of critical foreign languages based on national security priorities; Establish clear proficiency standards for positions requiring critical language expertise; Better align language training, career development, and assignments with mission-critical workforce needs; and Improve the Department’s ability to surge qualified, language-capable personnel during international crises. “Language proficiency isn't a luxury — it’s a national securi… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-over-30-million | Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $30 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades at Maryland Airports | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | O000176 | olszewski.house.gov | olszewski | https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $33,931,039 in federal funding to support infrastructure and equipment upgrades at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Carroll County Regional Airport, and Hagerstown Regional Airport. The investments will fund important safety improvements at all three airports, as well as upgraded equipment and an evaluation of the noise exposure at BWI, including its impact on surrounding communities, which members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address in April. “As Maryland continues to grow, we must ensure our airports have the infrastructure and equipment they need to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively,” said Congressman Olszewski. “This funding will strengthen our aviation infrastructure and help ensure these facilities can continue serving our communities and the rest of the nation. I was proud to work with Team Maryland to help deliver these critical investments.” “Maryland’s airports are economic engines, serving travelers and businesses across the region and around the world. That’s why we worked to deliver these investments in important updates to BWI, Carroll County Regional, and Hagerstown Regional airports. These federal funds will help ensure these airports meet important safety standards, and, at BWI, will support efforts to address local communities’ noise concerns,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Our airports here in Maryland fuel our economy, connect us to the rest of the world, and support our businesses. I am proud to partner with my colleagues to announce over $33 million in federal funding to upgrade the infrastructure at three of our airports. Modernizing our infrastructure is an investment in our future and in our safety – I’m glad we are getting this done,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “Airports are not simply places where flights a… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-statement-trump-administration-decision-rolling | Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) joined the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – to release the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke an Executive Order declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and establishing a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed, including by supporting state-led efforts on water quality goals, pollution limits, agricultural preservation, stormwater management, and climate resiliency. “The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made. The 2009 Executive Order that the Trump administration just revoked provided vital federal resources that support state-led efforts to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area. Removing the coordinated federal backing that advances the watershed protection and restoration goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement risks undermining the future health of the Bay along with the businesses and communities that depend on it. This decision is shortsighted and harmful to our communities. Make no mistake: the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. And we will continue to fight for it.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/bicameral-lawmakers-demand-answers-usda-cyclospora-research-terminations | Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture demanding answers the Department’s decision to shutter all research related to Cyclospora in the midst of the largest outbreak in history and plans to close BARC, the largest and most diversified agricultural research complex in the world. The lawmakers urged USDA to reverse course. Cyclospora has sickened nearly 20,000 Americans, hospitalized over 1,000 and killed at least two – with case totals expected to continue to rise. A recent Politico story reported that three research programs, that represent nearly all of the Cyclospora research at USDA, are on hold or have been terminated entirely. “…[T]he proposal to decommission BARC will do nothing but disrupt this important work, endanger Americans’ health and safety, and harm our national security,” the lawmakers wrote. “Therefore, we request that USDA immediately cease its efforts to close BARC and halt its reorganization before it results in any more costly mistakes.” The full letter can be read here and below. The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Dear Secretary Rollins, The United States is in the midst of its largest Cyclospora outbreak in history, sickening over 17,000 Americans, hospitalizing 1,000 and killing at least two. Case totals are expected to continue to rise in the coming weeks. A recent Politico story reported that the three research programs that represent nearly all of the Cyclospora research at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), all previously or currently underway at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Maryland, are on hold or have been terminated. In the story, the Department blames Congress for terminating two of the three… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-sessions-introduce-american-procurement-improvement-act | Hoyer, Sessions Introduce the American Procurement Improvement Act | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced H.R. 10443, the American Procurement Improvement Act (APIA). The APIA would modernize the statutory framework governing AbilityOne, while preserving its core mission of expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. This bipartisan bill is endorsed by a coalition of 50 organizations, unions, disability stakeholders, and advocacy groups. Created in 1938, AbilityOne has helped deliver critical products and services through federal contracting and provided employment for over 41,000 Americans. To keep pace with today's workforce, disability policy, and federal procurement environment, it is critical that the program's governing statute is modernized to preserve its mission of creating job opportunity and career growth for people with disabilities. The bipartisan APIA offers a consensus approach to implementing key changes that would secure an effective, sustainable future for AbilityOne. “I’m proud to join with Rep. Sessions to introduce this bipartisan, consensus bill to modernize the AbilityOne program," said Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. "For nearly ninety years, this program has opened up job opportunities for tens of thousands of Americans with disabilities, delivering greater independence and dignity while yielding a strong return on investment for the taxpayers. However, its legal framework hasn’t been substantially updated in over half a century. Our bill modernizes procurement under the program, while making it more accountable. It would also expand eligibility and help more Americans with disabilities get hired, promoted, and grow in their careers. Ultimately, this will benefit employees with disabilities and their families, improve government efficiency, and expand our economy. Sponsoring the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 and helping secure its enactment was one of my proudest achievements in office. Over the years, I have worked alongside many alli… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-statement-trump-administration-decision-rolling | Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) – released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke an Executive Order declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and establishing a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed, including by supporting state-led efforts on water quality goals, pollution limits, agricultural preservation, stormwater management, and climate resiliency: “The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made. The 2009 Executive Order that the Trump administration just revoked provided vital federal resources that support state-led efforts to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area. Removing the coordinated federal backing that advances the watershed protection and restoration goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement risks undermining the future health of the Bay along with the businesses and communities that depend on it. This decision is shortsighted and harmful to our communities. Make no mistake: the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. And we will continue to fight for it.” | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-statement-trump-administration-decision-rolling | Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke an Executive Order declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and establishing a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed, including by supporting state-led efforts on water quality goals, pollution limits, agricultural preservation, stormwater management, and climate resiliency. “The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made. The 2009 Executive Order that the Trump administration just revoked provided vital federal resources that support state-led efforts to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area. Removing the coordinated federal backing that advances the watershed protection and restoration goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement risks undermining the future health of the Bay along with the businesses and communities that depend on it. This decision is shortsighted and harmful to our communities. Make no mistake: the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. And we will continue to fight for it.” | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-call-for-answers-investigation-following-alarming-ice-operation-in-frederick | Maryland Delegation Members Call for Answers, Investigation Following Alarming ICE Operation in Frederick | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representative April McClain Delaney were joined by Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – in pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director David Venturella for answers around Trump’s ICE operations in Frederick, Maryland on Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4. In their letter, the lawmakers additionally called on DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to initiate an independent and transparent investigation of the tactics ICE is deploying in Maryland. The lawmakers begin, “As members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, we write to express our serious concerns with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) recent operation in Frederick, Maryland. The tactics used by ICE officers detailed by eyewitnesses and exposed in videos circulating online are alarming and necessitate more information as to how the recently-merged Washington-Baltimore field office and the agency are enforcing our immigration laws. We request an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation of the tactics ICE is deploying in our state.” They continued, “Recently, ICE reportedly conducted an approximately 40-hour immigration enforcement operation in one neighborhood of Frederick, Maryland. Videos released by observers revealed that on Friday evening the operation turned violent as a dark law enforcement vehicle with flashing lights drove down the sidewalk toward observers, hitting one of them. Another video depicted ICE officers using a baton to beat a protestor and dragging another from the front steps of a home that ICE was attempting to enter. Additionally, during the operation, an ICE officer reportedly approached a local elected official and told her that ICE knew her name, license plate, and where she lived. If true, this is deeply disturbing and appears to be an attempt to int… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-statement-on-trump-administration-decision-rolling-back-federal-coordination-of-chesapeake-bay-restoration | Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke an Executive Order declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and establishing a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed, including by supporting state-led efforts on water quality goals, pollution limits, agricultural preservation, stormwater management, and climate resiliency. “The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made. The 2009 Executive Order that the Trump administration just revoked provided vital federal resources that support state-led efforts to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area. Removing the coordinated federal backing that advances the watershed protection and restoration goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement risks undermining the future health of the Bay along with the businesses and communities that depend on it. This decision is shortsighted and harmful to our communities. Make no mistake: the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. And we will continue to fight for it.” | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-colleagues-press-trump-administration-on-need-for-dedicated-leadership-for-students-with-disabilities-after-abrupt-resignation-of-department-of-education-assistant-secretary | Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Need for Dedicated Leadership for Students with Disabilities After Abrupt Resignation of Department of Education Assistant Secretary | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and ten of his colleagues called on Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon to cease further disruption of IDEA programs that support essential services for students with disabilities, families, educators, and schools following the abrupt resignation of Kelly Rogers, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS). The lawmakers stressed the urgent need for dedicated leadership to serve students with disabilities and also urged Secretary McMahon to stop the transfer of OSERS to the Department of Health and Human Services, in order to avoid further disruption to critical student services and those who support them. Senator Van Hollen was joined in sending this letter by Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.). The lawmakers begin, “We write to express our concern at the abrupt resignation of Acting Assistant Secretary Kelly Rogers amid the disruptive transfer of Department of Education workers who serve students with disabilities. As the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) at the Department of Education (the Department), it was Ms. Rogers’ role to oversee IDEA programs that provide essential services and supports to students, families, educators, and schools. In your Department, that meant she was tasked with executing the harmful and unnecessary transfer of these education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Ms. Rogers’ resignation was announced the day before the dedicated staff was required to show up at HHS and effective the day after. Since the Department is following through with the transfer of workers and critical programs without educational leadership, every OSERS employee will be forced to carr… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/elfreth-scott-condemn-trump-executive-order-targeting-chesapeake-bay | Elfreth, Scott Condemn Trump Executive Order Targeting Chesapeake Bay | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), co-chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, issued the following statement after President Trump revoked Executive Order 13508, which directed federal agencies to reduce water pollution from federal lands and facilities and to promote ecosystem conservation: “Yesterday, President Trump revoked an executive order by President Obama that directed federal agencies to support the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The federal government has a responsibility to be a partner in protecting and restoring the Bay, and walking away from that responsibility jeopardizes the hard-fought progress we have made. President Trump is making it more difficult for us to meet the goals outlined in the bipartisan 2025 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and to secure a healthier bay for the millions of people who live throughout the watershed.” “As co-chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, we urge President Trump to immediately reverse course and reinstate the executive order. We cannot afford to turn back the clock on decades of bipartisan work to restore this national treasure.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-call-answers-investigation-following-alarming-ice | Maryland Delegation Members Call for Answers, Investigation Following Alarming ICE Operation in Frederick | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Representative April McClain Delaney, Representative Steny Hoyer, Representative Kweisi Mfume, Representative Jamie Raskin, Representative Glenn Ivey, and Representative Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – in pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director David Venturella for answers around Trump’s ICE operations in Frederick, Maryland on Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4. In their letter, the lawmakers additionally called on DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to initiate an independent and transparent investigation of the tactics ICE is deploying in Maryland. The lawmakers begin, “As members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, we write to express our serious concerns with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) recent operation in Frederick, Maryland. The tactics used by ICE officers detailed by eyewitnesses and exposed in videos circulating online are alarming and necessitate more information as to how the recently-merged Washington-Baltimore field office and the agency are enforcing our immigration laws. We request an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation of the tactics ICE is deploying in our state.” They continued, “Recently, ICE reportedly conducted an approximately 40-hour immigration enforcement operation in one neighborhood of Frederick, Maryland. Videos released by observers revealed that on Friday evening the operation turned violent as a dark law enforcement vehicle with flashing lights drove down the sidewalk toward observers, hitting one of them. Another video depicted ICE officers using a baton to beat a protester and dragging another from the front steps of a home that ICE was attempting to enter. Additionally, during the operation, an ICE officer reportedly approached a local elected official and told her that ICE knew her name, license plate, and where … | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-statement-trump-administration-decision-rolling | Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | O000176 | olszewski.house.gov | olszewski | https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all Md.) – released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke an Executive Order declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and establishing a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed, including by supporting state-led efforts on water quality goals, pollution limits, agricultural preservation, stormwater management, and climate resiliency. “The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made. The 2009 Executive Order that the Trump administration just revoked provided vital federal resources that support state-led efforts to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area. Removing the coordinated federal backing that advances the watershed protection and restoration goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement risks undermining the future health of the Bay along with the businesses and communities that depend on it. This decision is shortsighted and harmful to our communities. Make no mistake: the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. And we will continue to fight for it.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-bennet-tillis-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-boost-innovation-in-education | Van Hollen, Bennet, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) reintroduced the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act, which would drive evidence-based improvements and innovations for our schools, by making strategic investments in education research and development (R&D). The legislation would create a national center that advances high-risk, high-reward education research projects, similar to the model employed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). “To meet the evolving challenges our students face, our educators need access to quality data and evidence-based advancements in teaching and learning,” said Van Hollen. “This legislation would help accomplish that by investing in our students’ success to better prepare them for the future.” “As a former school superintendent, I know our teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed,” said Bennet. “As social media and a nationwide mental health crisis reshape how students learn and engage in school, educators need better information about what works. Congress can help by investing in cutting-edge education research. This bipartisan bill will help schools, educators, and policymakers make data driven decisions that strengthen education today and in the years ahead.” “We owe it to students, parents, and teachers to pass bipartisan legislation that identifies gaps in education and better prepares students to become the next generation of the American workforce,” said Tillis. “That’s why I am proud to sponsor legislation that invests in education research and development, STEM, and innovative technologies to develop the tools needed to identify these gaps and help teachers better equip students for the future.” The NEED Act would create a National Center for Advanced Development in Education (NCADE) at the Department of Education dedicated to developing and disseminating cutting-edge practices and tools, such as voice recognition software to assess dyslexia and other emerging readiness gaps, … | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/bicameral-lawmakers-demand-answers-usda-cyclospora-research-terminations | Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Representative Glenn Ivey (MD-04), alongside U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture demanding answers on the Department’s decision to shutter all research related to Cyclospora in the midst of the largest outbreak in history and plans to close BARC, the largest and most diversified agricultural research complex in the world. The lawmakers urged USDA to reverse course. Cyclospora has sickened nearly 20,000 Americans, hospitalized over 1,000 and killed at least two – with case totals expected to continue to rise. A recent Politico story reported that three research programs, that represent nearly all of the Cyclospora research at USDA, are on hold or have been terminated entirely. “…[T]he proposal to decommission BARC will do nothing but disrupt this important work, endanger Americans’ health and safety, and harm our national security,” the lawmakers wrote. “Therefore, we request that USDA immediately cease its efforts to close BARC and halt its reorganization before it results in any more costly mistakes.” | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-call-answers-investigation-following-alarming-ice | Maryland Delegation Members Call for Answers, Investigation Following Alarming ICE Operation in Frederick | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Representative Glenn Ivey joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) in pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director David Venturella for answers around Trump’s ICE operations in Frederick, Maryland on Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4. In their letter, the lawmakers additionally called on DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to initiate an independent and transparent investigation of the tactics ICE is deploying in Maryland. The lawmakers begin, “As members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, we write to express our serious concerns with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) recent operation in Frederick, Maryland. The tactics used by ICE officers detailed by eyewitnesses and exposed in videos circulating online are alarming and necessitate more information as to how the recently-merged Washington-Baltimore field office and the agency are enforcing our immigration laws. We request an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation of the tactics ICE is deploying in our state.” They continued, “Recently, ICE reportedly conducted an approximately 40-hour immigration enforcement operation in one neighborhood of Frederick, Maryland. Videos released by observers revealed that on Friday evening the operation turned violent as a dark law enforcement vehicle with flashing lights drove down the sidewalk toward observers, hitting one of them. Another video depicted ICE officers using a baton to beat a protestor and dragging another from the front steps of a home that ICE was attempting to enter. Additionally, during the operation, an ICE officer reportedly approached a local elected official and told her that ICE knew her name, license plate, and where she lived. If true, this is deeply disturbing and appears to be an attempt to intimidate lo… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-statement-trump-administration-decision-rolling | Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Representative Glenn Ivey joined the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – in releasing the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke an Executive Order declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and establishing a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed, including by supporting state-led efforts on water quality goals, pollution limits, agricultural preservation, stormwater management, and climate resiliency. “The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made. The 2009 Executive Order that the Trump administration just revoked provided vital federal resources that support state-led efforts to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area. Removing the coordinated federal backing that advances the watershed protection and restoration goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement risks undermining the future health of the Bay along with the businesses and communities that depend on it. This decision is shortsighted and harmful to our communities. Make no mistake: the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. And we will continue to fight for it.” | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-anti-russia-pro-ukraine-bill-let-us-pass-it | Hoyer: This is an Anti-Russia, Pro-Ukraine Bill. Let us Pass It. | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks: Click here to watch a video of his remarks. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-today-we-took-step-redeem-our-pledge-ukraine | Hoyer: Today We took a Step to Redeem Our Pledge to Ukraine | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks during a press conference following House passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks: Click here to watch a video of his remarks. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://raskin.house.gov/2026/9/raskin-bice-johnson-boebert-introduce-legislation-to-install-new-plaque-at-lincoln-memorial-honoring-where-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-s-gave-his-i-have-a-dream-speech | Raskin, Bice, Johnson, Boebert Introduce Legislation to Install New Plaque at Lincoln Memorial Honoring Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Gave His “I Have a Dream” Speech | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Jamie Raskin | R000606 | raskin.house.gov | raskin | https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Lauren Boebert (CO-04) introduced the bipartisan, bicameralRenewing the Dream Actto authorize the National Parks Service to install a new plaque near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial marking where Civil Rights Movement leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famed “I Have a Dream”speech. “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s moral clarity, rousing oratory and strategic nonviolent organizing propelled the Civil Rights Movement to the forefront of American consciousness,”said Rep. Raskin.“Our legislation honors the life and legacy of this Civil Rights Movement hero and his vision for a ‘Beloved Community’ by updating the dated, worn plaque marking where he delivered one of his greatest speeches. I’m grateful to this bipartisan group of my colleagues who are joining together to make sure Dr. King’s work and that moment is never forgotten.” “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech is an iconic and critical moment in American history,”said Rep. Bice. “I’m proud to co-lead a bipartisan legislation which will replace the weathered plaque at the Lincoln Memorial, assuring that every American who visits can easily recognize this historical location for generations to come.” “The plaque commemorating the very spot where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech is in need of renewal, just as his dream is in need of renewal today,”said Rep. Johnson. “Dr. King dreamed that one day this nation would rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: that all people are created equal. That dream remains as powerful and as necessary today as it was when he delivered those iconic words 63 years ago. I’m pleased to join Ranking Member Raskin and our bipartisan coalition to restore this historic marker and reaffirm the enduring power of Dr. King’s dream.” "For over a decade, I have had a dream that one day the now deteriorated and inconspicuous stone upon which Dr. Martin … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://raskin.house.gov/2026/9/raskin-spartz-legislation-to-finally-construct-a-national-memorial-honoring-american-patriot-thomas-paine-successfully-passes-out-of-committee | Raskin, Spartz Legislation to Finally Construct a National Memorial Honoring American Patriot Thomas Paine Successfully Passes Out of Committee | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Jamie Raskin | R000606 | raskin.house.gov | raskin | https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources unanimously voted to advance Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Victoria Spartz’s (IN-05) bipartisan legislation to place the forthcoming memorial honoring indispensable American political writer and philosopher Thomas Paine in “Area 1” of the National Mall. “Area 1” is reserved for memorials of the highest national significance. The Common Sense 250 Act would instruct U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to place the memorial in the central section of the National Mall between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. Rep. Raskin introduced a bill passed and signed into law to create a national memorial to this extraordinary patriot in late 2022. In 2024, the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission (NCMAC) recommended that the memorial be placed in “Area 1.” “Tom Paine’s writings inspired the American people to break free from tyrannical rule and establish a new nation based on democratic self-governance,” said Rep. Raskin. “Our legislation, which is now one step closer to becoming law, finally honors this absurdly unsung patriot with a dazzling memorial on the National Mall, cementing his legacy as indispensable to our country’s very existence.” “Rep. Raskin and I had to go all the way back to the American Revolution to find common ground, but I’m glad we can come together on a bipartisan basis to recognize Thomas Paine and his enormous contribution to the founding of our Republic as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary,” said Rep. Spartz. The bipartisan legislation requires that the previously approved Paine memorial be placed in “Area 1” of the National Mall. “Area 1” is perhaps the most iconic section of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Tidal Basin and the Washington Monument. Reps. Raskin and Spartz have led the fight in Congress to establish a national memorial to Paine: In late 2022, Rep. Raskin’s legislation authorizing the Thomas Paine Memorial Association to establish … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-alsobrooks-mfume-highlight-10-million-federal-investment-to-expand-morgan-state-universitys-research-programs-power-r1-ascent | Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Mfume Highlight $10 Million Federal Investment to Expand Morgan State University’s Research Programs, Power R1 Ascent | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) highlighted $10 million in federal funding to support Morgan State University’s research programs, expanding opportunities for students, faculty, and the University. This investment will allow the University to establish the new Institute for Trusted Autonomous Networks (TITAN), expand research and doctoral training, and strengthen the University’s advancement toward a Carnegie R1 “very high research activity” classification – which would, in turn, further increase research and funding opportunities at Morgan State. This federal investment comes from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Pilot Program, a program proposed by Senator Van Hollen and designed to fund research and education programs at HBCUs – like Morgan State – to increase their capacity to achieve very high research activity status (R1) on the Carnegie Classification scale. Senator Van Hollen introduced the HBCU Research, Innovation, Security, and Excellence (RISE) Act to establish this program in April 2022, then worked to secure provisions of his bill in the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed into law in December 2022. “Maryland is a national leader in research and innovation, and institutions like Morgan State are a prime reason for our continued success. I’ve fought for critical investments in Morgan State over the years, including through the creation of the HBCU/MI Pilot Program to support expanding its research capacity. This federal investment will help advance the University’s goal to become one of the pioneering HBCU R1 institutions, opening up greater opportunities for students, faculty, and the University as a whole – helping Maryland stay at the cutting edge of scientific research for years to come,” said Senator Van Hollen, who introduced legislation and then worked to pass the language to create the HBCU/MI Pilot Program as a provision of the FY23 n… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-young-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-boost-housing-mobility-vouchers-increase-families-access-to-affordable-housing | Van Hollen, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Mobility Vouchers, Increase Families’ Access to Affordable Housing | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) reintroduced their bipartisan Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act, legislation to create 250,000 housing mobility vouchers for the nation’s most vulnerable families with young children. The bill couples rental assistance vouchers, which allow families to choose eligible privately owned housing units and pay rent equal to 30 percent of their income, with evidence-based mobility support services, such as housing counselors and landlord coordination, to help families find affordable housing in high-opportunity areas. “Ensuring children grow up in a safe and secure home is one of the best ways we can support their success. That’s why we need to do more to make sure every family has access to an affordable place to live – and what’s more, we need to ensure affordable housing is available in neighborhoods with strong schools and good-paying jobs. As we work to expand affordable housing nationwide and increase economic mobility for all families, this bipartisan bill will boost access to housing vouchers that have already served as an effective and immediate solution – giving more parents the ability to afford a home in the location that best serves their family,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable home and reach their full potential,” said Senator Young. “Research has shown that children who move from high-poverty areas to neighborhoods with greater opportunity at a young age can see significantly higher earnings later in life. Our bipartisan legislation will give families facing homelessness and housing instability more choices about where they live, helping more children access strong schools, safe neighborhoods, and opportunities to succeed.” Research shows that higher opportunity areas offer children a greater chance to succeed. This bipartisan bill builds on this cutting-edge policy research to help families overcome barriers to opportunity and achieve generational economic mob… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-merkley-markey-bipartisan-group-of-senators-in-pressing-trump-administration-to-release-all-documents-from-us-saudi-nuclear-deal | Van Hollen Joins Merkley, Markey, Bipartisan Group of Senators in Pressing Trump Administration to Release All Documents from U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and a bipartisan group of Senators in pressing the Trump Administration to declassify and publicly release the two side letters accompanying the proposed U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement, referred to as a “123 agreement.” The Trump Administration recently submitted the 123 agreement to Congress—as is required by law—but while the agreement references the side letters, the letters themselves are classified at the lowest possible level, which is unprecedented. Because the side letters affect the obligations and operation of the underlying agreement, Congress and the public cannot fully assess what the United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed to without seeing them. “Congress has a statutory responsibility under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act to review the proposed nuclear deal, which seeks to facilitate nuclear cooperation with significant implications for U.S. national security interests. Access to the full text is required for the Senate and the public to have a clear understanding of the commitments being made on the nation’s behalf and those being made by Saudi Arabia to the United States,” wrote the bipartisan group of Senators in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. “The side letters affect the obligations and operations of the underlying agreement and cannot be viewed in isolation from it; the President’s own transmission letter to Congress states that the agreement ‘…was concluded with two accompanying side letters.’ Their public release would also allow civil society, independent experts, and other affected stakeholders to scrutinize the deal.” They emphasized, “Transparency and open debate are cornerstones of our democracy. Congress and the American public must have a meaningful opportunity to review and debate the key components of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal before it potentially enters into force. To that end, we c… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-introduces-legislation-suspend-federal-gas-tax | Congressman Harris Introduces Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), introduced legislation to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax, delivering immediate relief to American drivers and truckers ahead of the midterm elections. Statement from Congressman Harris: “Families and truckers need some immediate relief from the high cost of fuel to drive to work or haul goods across this country. It’s time right now to temporarily suspend the federal gas and diesel tax until the end of the year. Hardworking American taxpayers deserve that break.” The federal gas tax currently stands at 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel. Congressman Harris’ bill would suspend these taxes through the end of the year, lowering costs at the pump for families, small businesses, and the trucking industry that keeps America’s supply chains moving. | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-if-we-do-not-pass-bill-there-will-be-great-joy-kremlin-and-great | Hoyer: If We Do Not Pass this Bill, There Will be Great Joy in the Kremlin and Great Devastation in Kyiv | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | Click here to watch a video of his remarks. "My statement is relatively short. The discussion of this is much more complicated. Nobody in this House believes that I am a defender of Donald Trump's failure to address this issue head on and effectively. No one has opposed his tariff policies any more than I have. They have been harmful to the American people [and] harmful to our relationship in the international community. Madam Chair and Ranking Member McGovern and distinguished Members of the committee, my amendments meant to address an issue of concern for many Members about this bill. A lot of what we've heard in this debate is about affecting other countries than are set forth in the formula in the bill, and those countries are limited by the bill to being impacted. However, none of us on our side trust Donald Trump to be bound by the strictures of legislation or of the Constitution of the United States. That's not why I co-sponsored this bill because I had some trust in Donald Trump, who I think is far more partial to Russia than he is to Ukraine. That's a tough statement, but I think that's borne out by conduct. "I support Ranking Member Meeks’ numbers three, four, and five amendments. I think they strengthen the bill; I think they give more confidence to people. I do not support his removal of the tariffs. Not because I'm for the tariffs, although I think the tariffs will have some prophylactic effect on some of those named countries of which there are now ten – there used to be nine, but they struck two of the '-stans' and counted it as two rather than one. Eighty-six senators supported this bill because they thought it would help Ukraine. Eighty-seven senators support the bill now because Mr. McConnell has come back and he supports the bill. My amendment simply states the ten countries that will be affected, which will be most of the opposition that was articulated, I think, by – correctly by Mr. Meeks, because we have seen the President go far beyond his legal strictures. Nothing we do to pass this bil… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-48-million-improve-ada | Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $48 Million to Improve ADA Accessibility at Metropolitan Grove, Martin State Airport MARC Stations | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Jamie Raskin, and Johnny Olszewski, and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $48,064,000 in federal funding to deliver critical accessibility upgrades at two legacy Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) stations – Martin State Airport Station on the Penn Line and the Metropolitan Grove Station on the Brunswick Line. Both stations predate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and lack the infrastructure necessary to serve all passengers safely and reliably. These upgrades will bring them into full ADA compliance. “Public transportation should work for everyone. Thanks to the hard work of Team Maryland, our congressional offices secured more than $48 million to make MARC stations safer, more affordable, and more accessible. These investments will bring Metropolitan Grove and Martin State Airport stations into full ADA compliance because no Marylander should face barriers to safe, reliable transportation,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “Thousands of Marylanders rely on MARC every day to get where they need to go. We fought to pass the infrastructure modernization law to upgrade our state’s transportation systems, and this significant federal investment will help ensure the Martin State and Metropolitan Grove Stations are safer and more accessible for all users, including individuals with disabilities, families with strollers, and older adults,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The Americans with Disabilities Act changed our nation for the better–not only making our infrastructure more accessible, but also making our country more inclusive. I am proud to have partnered with my colleagues to secure over $48 million in federal funding to bring two of our MARC stations into full ADA compliance,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “The Free State and the nation continue to feel the transformative effects of Democrats’ Infrastructure Law,” said Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08). “Team Maryland fought for and secured an inves… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://raskin.house.gov/2026/9/raskin-panetta-mcgovern-proposal-providing-tax-relief-for-scam-disaster-victims-passes-house | Raskin, Panetta, McGovern Proposal Providing Tax Relief for Scam, Disaster Victims Passes House | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Jamie Raskin | R000606 | raskin.house.gov | raskin | https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed key provisions of abill led by Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) to provide tax relief to Americans who fall victim to financial scams or natural disasters. The provisions were passed as part of legislation led by Representative Tom Suozzi (NY-03). The proposal eliminates the “scam tax” which taxes Americans on income or assets stolen from them, even if they no longer possess those funds, by reinstating the Nonbusiness Casualty and Theft Loss Deduction for 2026. Crucially, the lawmakers also secured retroactive relief for victims scammed between 2021 and 2025. “I first introduced this bill when my constituent was scammed out of her retirement savings, only to be hit with a massive federal tax penalty on that stolen money. When scammers, hucksters and fraudsters cheat our people out of their hard-earned savings, the federal government shouldn’t re-victimize survivors with taxes that only add to the financial and psychological burdens they carry,”said Rep. Raskin.“Our proposal reinstates critical financial relief to Americans like my constituent, and there are huge numbers of people in her situation.” “Victims of scams and fraud should not be forced to pay federal taxes on money that was stolen from them,”said Rep. Panetta.“By passing this bipartisan legislation, the House took an important step toward correcting that injustice and restoring a key tax deduction so victims aren’t punished twice and can focus on rebuilding their lives. I’m proud to have helped secure the inclusion of provisions from our Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act that would extend this relief retroactively to Americans who have already suffered financial losses.” “It’s outrageous that victims of scams, fraud, or disaster are being punished by the IRS for something that wasn’t their fault,”said Rep. McGovern. “Whether it’s a family in Massachusetts whose home is falling apart due to a defective, crumb… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/alsobrooks-votes-no-on-clarity-act/ | ALSOBROOKS VOTES NO ON CLARITY ACT | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Angela D. Alsobrooks | A000382 | www.alsobrooks.senate.gov | alsobrooks | https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting against cloture on the CLARITY Act: “When I voted in May to advance the CLARITY Act out of the Banking Committee, I was clear that now is the time to regulate digital assets and protect consumers. I was also clear that I would not vote on the floor for a bill that doesn’t include clear ethics provisions to hold this President — and all future presidents and members of Congress — accountable. We were ready to strike a deal today and in discussions right up until the vote. Republican leadership shut it down at the very last minute after it became clear that we were on a path to a successful vote. I am proud of the progress we made, and I am determined to keep fighting to regulate this technology, protect the millions of Americans who own crypto, and ensure that communities across Maryland can harness the benefits of digital assets safely.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-48-million-to-improve-ada-accessibility-at-metropolitan-grove-martin-state-airport-marc-stations | Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $48 Million to Improve ADA Accessibility at Metropolitan Grove, Martin State Airport MARC Stations | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) announced $48,064,000 in federal funding to deliver critical accessibility upgrades at two legacy Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) stations – Martin State Airport Station on the Penn Line and the Metropolitan Grove Station on the Brunswick Line. Both stations predate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and lack the infrastructure necessary to serve all passengers safely and reliably. These upgrades will bring them into full ADA compliance. “Thousands of Marylanders rely on MARC every day to get where they need to go. We fought to pass the infrastructure modernization law to upgrade our state’s transportation systems, and this significant federal investment will help ensure the Martin State and Metropolitan Grove Stations are safer and more accessible for all users, including individuals with disabilities, families with strollers, and older adults,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The Americans with Disabilities Act changed our nation for the better–not only making our infrastructure more accessible, but also making our country more inclusive. I am proud to have partnered with my colleagues to secure over $48 million in federal funding to bring two of our MARC stations into full ADA compliance,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “The Free State and the nation continue to feel the transformative effects of Democrats’ Infrastructure Law,” said Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08). “Team Maryland fought for and secured an investment of more than $48 million in federal funding to make the MARC more accessible and fully ADA compliant, so everyone can safely get where they need to go. This is a critical win that will make life easier for our people, including those with disabilities, seniors and families with small children.” “Public transportation should work for everyone. Thanks to the hard work of Team Maryland, our congressional offices secured more than $48 million… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-kaine-sanders-lead-20-senators-in-introducing-privileged-resolution-seeking-answers-on-west-bank-violence | Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders Lead 20 Senators in Introducing Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are leading 20 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a 502B privileged resolution requiring the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, including the killings of Americans in the West Bank. Nine Americans have been killed in the West Bank in recent years – and more detained – and none have received accountability or justice from either the Israeli or United States Governments. The Senators’ resolution would require the Department of State to provide information and assessments related to investigations of the killing of United States citizens by violent Israeli settlers or Israeli security forces in the West Bank, as well as an assessment of the human rights situation in the West Bank, specifically related to the detention of Palestinian children. They were joined in introducing the resolution by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ed Markey (D-Mass), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chris Murphy (D-N.J.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). “This Administration has said ensuring the safety and security of American citizens abroad is one of its highest priorities. And yet, as we’ve seen violence rise in the West Bank, American citizens have been killed time and again, and they have received no justice and no accountability. It’s past time we get answers on their deaths – and on the growing violent Israeli settler attacks and the injustices Palestinians in the West Bank face on a daily basis. This resolution will require the State Department to begin to produce these answers, which are owed to the families of those who have lost loved on… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-norton-introduce-no-fencing-at-the-united-states-capitol-complex-act | Van Hollen, Norton Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) introduced the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the United States Capitol complex. After the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a fence was erected around the Capitol that stayed in place for six months as officials recommended a permanent barrier. Norton criticized permanent fencing as both cosmetic and imprecise and instead called for smarter, state-of-the-art solutions. “Ours is a government of, by, and for the people – and the people should always be able to safely access our nation’s Capitol and exercise their First Amendment rights. We can protect the Capitol without walling it off to the public. This legislation would ensure this complex never becomes a fortress where the American people are left on the outside looking in,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Permanent fencing would send an un-American message to the nation and the world, transforming the Capitol from a place that's accessible to the people it serves into a fortress that locks them out,” Congresswoman Norton said. “The answer to security vulnerabilities is not a crude barrier that makes the Capitol look safer while doing little to address the threats. Instead, we should be investing in the intelligence, technology, training and security measures that actually protect the Capitol while preserving the openness that is fundamental to our democracy. At a time when trust in government is at historic lows, the last thing we should do is put another physical and psychological barrier between the people and the government that serves them.” | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-congressional-delegation-members-announce-48-million-improve-ada | Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $48 Million to Improve ADA Accessibility at Metropolitan Grove, Martin State Airport MARC Stations | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | O000176 | olszewski.house.gov | olszewski | https://olszewski.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives and Johnny Olszewski, Jamie Raskin, and April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $48,064,000 in federal funding to deliver critical accessibility upgrades at two legacy Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) stations – Martin State Airport Station on the Penn Line and the Metropolitan Grove Station on the Brunswick Line. Both stations predate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and lack the infrastructure necessary to serve all passengers safely and reliably. These upgrades will bring them into full ADA compliance. “Every Marylander deserves safe, reliable access to public transit,” said Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02). “These stations have gone decades without the accessibility upgrades our neighbors with disabilities, seniors, and families deserve. That’s why I’m proud to help deliver this important federal investment so that Martin State Airport and Metropolitan Grove stations finally meet the standard every rider should be able to count on.” “Thousands of Marylanders rely on MARC every day to get where they need to go. We fought to pass the infrastructure modernization law to upgrade our state’s transportation systems, and this significant federal investment will help ensure the Martin State and Metropolitan Grove Stations are safer and more accessible for all users, including individuals with disabilities, families with strollers, and older adults,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The Americans with Disabilities Act changed our nation for the better–not only making our infrastructure more accessible, but also making our country more inclusive. I am proud to have partnered with my colleagues to secure over $48 million in federal funding to bring two of our MARC stations into full ADA compliance,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “The Free State and the nation continue to feel the transformative effects of Democrats’ Infrastructure Law,” said Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08). “Team Maryland fought for and secu… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-five-years-after-adirim-mandatory-vaccine-memo-put-her-under-oath | REP. HARRIS: FIVE YEARS AFTER THE ADIRIM MANDATORY VACCINE MEMO, PUT HER UNDER OATH | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., physician and former Naval Reserve medical officer, calls on Chairman James Comer, Chairman Rand Paul, and Chairman Ron Johnson to bring Dr. Terry Adirim in to testify under oath. Five years ago today, September 14, 2021, Dr. Terry Adirim, then acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, signed the memorandum that told DoD providers they “will” use EUA-labeled product interchangeably with fully approved vaccines to vaccinate the force.¹ Three weeks earlier, on August 24, 2021, Secretary Austin had limited the mandate to vaccines with full FDA licensure, “in accordance with FDA-approved labeling and guidance.”² But because of the subsequent Adirim memorandum, our troops now call September 14 “Reign of Terry” day. Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-Md) said Congress should treat the anniversary the way the force already does: as the anniversary of the day that two-page order left her desk, with serious and dire results. Harris is a Johns Hopkins-trained anesthesiologist and former Naval Reserve medical officer. In March 2021 he administered COVID shots at clinics in his district. That spring the GOP Doctors Caucus agreed that you should talk to your physician and decide. He said then what he said in April 2023 and is saying again: freedom to choose to be COVID vaccinated, not mandates—and the more than 8,400 troops fired for refusing should have been reinstated. “I know the difference between a clinical recommendation and an order with a discharge packet attached,” Harris said. “I would never tell a healthy infantryman his career depended on an EUA vial. The record since does not let us pretend it was just ‘following the science.’” The regulator (the FDA) said should. Her memo said will.¹ It cited no statute, no presidential waiver, no legal analysis—only a footnote to an FDA web page. Under 10 U.S.C. § 1107a, a warrior given an EUA product must be told he can refuse. Only the President can waive that right, in writing, for national security.³ DoD In… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/elfreth-scott-wittman-kiggans-celebrate-house-passage-chesapeake-bay-waters | Elfreth, Scott, Wittman, Kiggans Celebrate House Passage of Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02) secured House of passage of H.R. 6893, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act. This legislation reauthorizes key programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office (CBO). Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate. NOAA’s CBO provides a variety of services that advance the restoration of the Bay and support local businesses, schools, and coastal resilience. CBO manages the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System which collects water quality, meteorological, and oceanographic data used by scientists, fisherman and those recreating on the Bay. CBO also oversees the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, a competitive grant program for environmental education projects that connect students throughout the watershed with the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act authorizes the Chesapeake Bay B-WET program for the first time in the program’s history. “I am incredibly proud to represent the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, which conducts critical scientific research and programming to restore the health and habitat of the whole Chesapeake Bay watershed. I was thrilled to see my colleagues come together on the House floor today to pass the Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act to ensure this office is properly resourced and – for the first time ever – authorize the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program to support hands-on outdoor learning for students,” said Congresswoman Elfreth. “If you talk to folks back in Annapolis, they will describe the Bay as ‘transcending politics’ and that it’s ‘like a religion.’ I couldn’t agree more. That is why I will continue to work collaboratively with our partners – Democrat and Republican alike – to ensure the Bay can be enjoyed for generations to come.” “The Chesapeake Bay … | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-chu-introduce-bicameral-resolution-to-designate-community-school-coordinators-appreciation-week | Van Hollen, Chu Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Designate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.) introduced a bicameral resolution to designate September 13 through 19, 2026 as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week to recognize the critical work of community school coordinators in giving students and families at full-service community schools the resources they need to succeed. This resolution is cosponsored in the Senate by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.). Community schools are public schools that provide wraparound support services, such as medical, mental, transportation, and nutrition health services, mentoring and youth development programs, expanded learning opportunities, and active family and community engagement. Community school coordinators work with the community and non-profits to identify and source additional resources to benefit students and their families. The resolution recognizes the role community school coordinators play in helping students succeed in their academic years and beyond. There are more than 1000 community schools serving students across all 24 of Maryland’s school districts. “Setting students up for success starts with making sure their needs are met – both in and out of the classroom. Our community schools are valued partners, empowering local education and community leaders to connect families with vital services while providing a top-notch education. Community school coordinators dedicate themselves to helping students and families get the support they need to succeed while serving as invaluable liaisons to community resources, which is why I’m proud to recognize their hard work with this resolution,” said Senator Van Hollen. "Community Schools partner with local organizations to provide the academic, health, and social supports students need to thrive. Research shows that addressing the needs of the whole student can reduce disparities, dec… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/elfreth-hosts-second-constituent-resource-fair-anne-arundel-county | Elfreth Hosts Second Constituent Resource Fair in Anne Arundel County | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image ANNAPOLIS, MD – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) hosted a second Maryland Third Congressional District Constituent Resource Fair in Anne Arundel County. The first Resource Fair was held in Howard County this past May and featured representatives from 19 agencies. Elfreth and her team were joined by 26 federal, state, local, business, and nonprofit partners, covering a range of services from workforce development to health care, veterans affairs, and more. “First and foremost, my team and I are here to help our neighbors with any issue they face at any level of government, and these resource fairs are just one way we can connect them to the services they need. From our first resource fair to the thousands of cases that my team handles day in and day out – the need for community services and support is clear, especially as we grapple with the aftermath of DOGE, the weaponization of ICE, skyrocketing costs, and so much more,” said Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth. “I want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our partners who joined us and for their continued commitment to serving our community on their hardest days. This work is never done alone.” Elfreth and her team have also provided casework assistance to constituents on a range of issues with federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security, immigration agencies, and the IRS. To date, Congresswoman Elfreth’s team has closed over 3,000 constituent cases and returned over $4 million directly to constituents. The second Constituent Resource Fair included representatives from Senator Shaneka Henson’s Office, the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, the Maryland Insurance Administration, the Maryland Department of Labor, the Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families, the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development, the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, the American Kidney Found… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-statement-25th-anniversary-911 | Hoyer Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today commemorating the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: “September 11, 2001, was a day of tragedy and created a new sense of vulnerability. But it also was followed by a unity of purpose and conviction that the terrorists would not prevail. “I will never forget standing on the steps of the U.S. Capitol that evening, rallying with colleagues, staff, and fellow citizens who had gathered to show our solidarity with those who had lost loved ones, who were still searching for the missing, and who were working to restore safety. Moved by that moment, we began to sing 'God Bless America,' and soon everyone was joining in. It was a powerful expression of our unity and resolve. It was, too, a reminder that we are, despite our differences and the often-heated rhetoric in our politics, one nation with a common purpose and a shared hope for peace, justice, and the triumph of good over evil. “The magnitude of this tragedy created great unity. But as it fades from memory, the realization of that unity becomes more difficult to sustain. We must nevertheless strive to recapture it. “Ground Zero, the west side of the Pentagon, and the hallowed field in Shanksville are now quiet places of peace. Today, bells will be rung, names will be read, and hymns will be sung. But nothing we do today can honor the dead and injured more than to carry on tomorrow, as we have now done for a quarter century, and continue the difficult task of building the America that terrorists tried in vain to dismantle. An America united. An America filled with optimism in devotion its purpose. An America of big hearts and open arms. An America guided by its highest ideals and committed to ensuring equal justice and opportunity for all. “Let us rededicate ourselves to seeking that unity of purpose today. May the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001, inspire us to that work now and forever.” | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-presses-openai-ceo-sam-altman-on-alarming-new-ai-model-claims-calls-for-risk-assessment-of-ai-capabilities | Van Hollen Presses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Alarming New AI Model Claims, Calls for Risk Assessment of AI Capabilities | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) called on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to provide answers on the safety of the company’s newly released model and to reconcile concerning statements regarding its ongoing development practices. In a letter, the Senator pressed Altman to answer a series of questions around the development of OpenAI’s new model as well as recent security failures. Senator Van Hollen also urged Altman to immediately grant researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Security Agency, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency full, transparent access to the technical information that would allow them to assess the safety and risks of OpenAI’s models. The Senator begins, “I am writing with serious concerns about the launch of OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-6 Astra, and the uncertainty surrounding its capabilities. Its release coinciding with the independent announcement of a second, previously undisclosed security incident involving OpenAI’s models raises significant safety questions about the risks that Astra poses to our digital systems and protected information. You acknowledged the need for caution upon its release when you said: ‘The next generation of models are going to be sobering for everybody. I think no one intellectually honest can look at what’s happening and not feel the weight of responsibility.’” On OpenAI’s statements that they have decreased ability to monitor their own advanced AI model, Senator Van Hollen notes, “When OpenAI or independent safety organizations attempt to investigate a rogue or intentionally harmful action, there will be less of this evidence available. While this is framed as a ‘jump in intelligence,’ you are telling the American people that your newest model offers you, the developers, less insight into its operations. As you note in your system card, this raises myriad concerns including whether Astra may be ‘sandbagging’ or intentionally reducing its performance on safety tests.” “Concerns about OpenAI’s abil… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-announces-6-million-usda-investment-invasive-catfish | Congressman Harris Announces $6 Million USDA Investment in Invasive Catfish Processing | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, today announced $6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant funding to expand processing capacity for invasive wild-caught catfish. The funding, available through USDA Rural Development’s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, will provide grants of $50,000 to $2 million to help eligible processors expand facilities, purchase equipment, and increase invasive catfish processing capacity. Applications are due December 7, 2026, through Grants.gov. Statement from Congressman Harris: “Invasive blue catfish are reducing the blue crab and native fish populations that Maryland watermen harvest and sell. Increasing processing capacity will strengthen the market for wild-caught catfish, expand opportunities for watermen and seafood processors, and remove more invasive fish from the Bay. I thank Secretary Rollins and USDA for making this funding available to protect the Chesapeake Bay and strengthen Maryland’s seafood economy.” To read USDA’s full press release, click here. | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/university-marylands-terp-magazine-steny-hoyer-yields-floor | University of Maryland’s Terp Magazine: Steny Hoyer Yields the Floor | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) was featured in the University of Maryland's (UMD) Terp Magazine Fall 2026 edition. Click here to read the story or see below: STENY HOYER YIELDS THE FLOOR By John Tucker September 4, 2026 Sipping a Beer at a Capitol Hill soirée in 1988, John Berry ’80 overheard a congressional staffer mention that a Virginia university was lobbying the National Archives to build a huge facility on its campus to house millions of its documents. The next morning Berry tipped off his boss, U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer ’63, that the prized repository was in play. Within days, Hoyer and University System of Maryland Chancellor John S. Toll were leading the archivist of the United States on a tour of UMD’s campus; a couple of weeks later, Hoyer added an earmark to an appropriations bill establishing UMD as the site of the eventual 1.8 million-square-foot building. A befuddled Virginia staffer who later ran into Berry said, “I’ve never been so thoroughly sideswiped. Hoyer outsmarted us.” Hoyer recalls the coup jubilantly: “Now it’s probably the premier archival institution in the world,” he says. “We brought some fantastic researchers to the campus.” It was a classic move by Hoyer, who will retire from a 45-year career in Congress when his term ends in January. The longest-serving member of either chamber to represent Maryland, Hoyer shaped the influential 5th District abutting Washington into a research powerhouse, helping pump billions of dollars into behemoths like NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Patuxent River Naval Air Station and NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, many of them tightly aligned with the University of Maryland. “Steny’s leadership resulted in the modern federal research presence in the state of Maryland,” says emeritus UMD trustee Tim Maloney, a former state delegate whose district overlapped with Hoyer’s. “He did it quietly and without recognition. He was just interested in seeing results.” The No. 2 member of the Democratic caucus for two de… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/over-250-current-former-members-congress-urge-supreme-court-block-trumps | Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump’s Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Current and former Members of Congress mobilized in a court filing challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The effort was led by House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle; Assistant House Minority Leader Joe Neguse, who leads the House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force; and Task Force Co-Chairs Oversight Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin. In the Senate, the brief was championed by Rules Committee Ranking Member Alex Padilla; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer; Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin; and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gary Peters. The group, made up of a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 lawmakers, filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the matter of United States Postal Service, et al., v. State of California, et al., a lawsuit brought by a coalition of State Attorneys General against the U.S. Postal Service. The court case challenges a Final Rule issued by the USPS pursuant to Trump’s directive that imposes unconstitutional and unworkable restrictions on mail-in voting, including requiring states to provide a “citizenship verification list” and attempting to give USPS control over who can vote by mail. One-third of Americans are expected to vote by mail in the upcoming midterm elections—a voting practice Donald Trump himself used as recently as August 2026, when the president voted in Florida’s Republican primary. In the court filing, the amici curiae argue that Trump’s Executive Order 14399, “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” violates the separation of powers and usurps congressional authorities outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the states and Congress exclusive authority over election administration. “As current and former legislators, amici took an oath to uphold a… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-the-retirement-of-smithsonian-secretary-lonnie-bunch | Congressman Mfume Statement on the Retirement of Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Kweisi Mfume | M000687 | mfume.house.gov | mfume | https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to the retirement of Smithsonian Secretary Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) released the following statement: "Lonnie Bunch has devoted nearly four decades to ensuring that America tells its whole, unvarnished story. He understood that our history, in all its complexity and consequence, deserves to be preserved, taught, and understood. His extraordinary work bringing the National Museum of African American History and Culture to life changed the National Mall and changed the way current and future generations of Americans understand our nation and themselves." "Shame again on Donald Trump, who wants to impose his own brand of history and facts on the American public. Kudos to Dr. Lonnie Bunch for a fight well fought. Scholarship is more important than presidential gamesmanship." ### | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-statement-retirement-smithsonian-secretary-lonnie-g-bunch-iii | Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement after Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III announced his plans to retire: “For the past seven years, Lonnie Bunch has led the Smithsonian with a deft hand and a passion for its mission. He has skillfully navigated challenges to the institution’s independence and academic integrity, and the Smithsonian has benefited from his strong leadership and unique cascade of talents. “Earlier, as the founding Director and principal architect who collaborated with John Lewis and other major African-American leaders, including from the Congressional Black Caucus, Secretary Bunch created one of the premier institutions teaching and preserving African-American history and culture. “I am extremely disappointed that a world-class institution is losing a world-class leader. The next leader of the Smithsonian must be someone like Secretary Bunch who will fight to preserve its independence. We must not allow political interference to shape how visitors experience the art, history, and science presented at Smithsonian facilities. They must be based on facts and on expert interpretation by respected scholars, not based on ideology. “Sadly, Secretary Bunch is the latest casualty of this Administration’s war on intellectual honesty and the complex facts of our history. This President and his advisors have no shame or regard for the truth, ordering messages to be posted in front of the Smithsonian Museum of American History and other places promoting revisionist, partisan interpretations of our past. “I look forward to engaging with the Board of Regents and with key Congressional colleagues to ensure that the process to select the fifteenth Secretary of the Smithsonian is fair, open, and unblemished by political interference.” | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-submits-items-congressional-time-capsule-celebration | Maryland Delegation Submits Items for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this summer, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – submitted a Fort McHenry Flag and a Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. Sealed and buried by the Architect of the Capitol, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule contains a joint letter and items of significance from every state and territory reflecting the history and culture of our country. It will be opened by the 224th Congress in celebration of our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276. The items selected by the Maryland delegation represent Maryland’s critical role in the history of America: Fort McHenry Flag: This 15-Star Flag, also known as a Fort McHenry Flag, is a replica of the one that flew above Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1814. The flag that was flying at Fort McHenry that day was sewn at 844 E. Pratt Street in Baltimore by Mary Pickersgill, members of her family, and indentured and enslaved African-American women – it is now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The Fort McHenry Flag has 15 stars and 15 stripes to account for Vermont and Kentucky becoming the 14th and 15th states, and was the official flag of the United States from 1795-1818. The Fort McHenry Flag included in the Congressional Time Capsule was flown over 844 E. Pratt Street, now known as the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, on July 4, 2026, on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. B&O Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal: This commemorative coin was crafted in honor of the B&O Railroad’s 100th anniversary in 1927. The B&O Souvenir Medal was selected … | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclain-delaney-calls-answers-following-federal-enforcement-activity-frederick | McClain Delaney Calls for Answers Following Federal Enforcement Activity in Frederick | 2026-09-07 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. - What we have seen in Frederick over the past several days is deeply concerning. No family should be afraid to leave their home or feel unsafe in their own neighborhood. The safety and well-being of our residents must come first. My office has been closely monitoring the situation, and I have been in direct contact with local elected officials and community leaders to hear about what occurred and the concerns residents have raised. also been in communication with Frederick’s mayor and public safety officials to discuss the situation and determine what additional steps are needed. I am especially disturbed by reports that ICE agents used force against Frederick residents. These allegations demand immediate answers and a full, transparent investigation. Federal law enforcement has a responsibility to carry out its duties lawfully and safely—and the Frederick community deserves transparency and answers. I will continue working proactively with local leaders, law enforcement, and community organizations to get those answers and ensure the safety of Frederick residents remains our top priority. | 1 | 2026-09-08T09:24:24Z | 2026-09-08T09:26:10Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-harris-announces-us-service-academy-information-night-high-school | Congressman Harris Announces U.S. Service Academy Information Night for High School Students | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | September 4, 2026 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), announced that his Service Academy Information Night will be held in person on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at the McFaul Activity Center, located at 525 W. MacPhail Rd., Bel Air, MD 21014. The event will provide an overview of the application and nomination process for the nation’s five U.S. Service Academies, including the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. To register for this event or request additional information, please RSVP to MD01Academy@mail.house.gov. Attendance is limited to applicants and their families and is not open to the media. Congressman Harris’s Academy Nominations Application Portal is now open and available here. Prospective applicants are encouraged to complete the online application as soon as possible. For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at Michella.Carter@mail.house.gov | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-statement-august-jobs-report-2 | Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the August jobs report: “Today’s jobs report continues to demonstrate the urgency with which the current Administration must address the affordability crisis. While our economy saw an increase of 162,000 jobs in August, inflation is rising faster than average household earnings. In fact, wage gains are rising at the slowest pace since the pandemic, leaving families with fewer resources to pay for gas, groceries, and medical care. For months, Americans have faced rising prices, and now, as a result of President Trump’s trade war against Canada, costs will only continue to soar. “Americans know all too well where the blame lies. President Trump’s approval rating has reached a record low as workers and their families continue to worry about affordability; meanwhile, the majority of Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy and his endless war of choice in Iran, which is driving up gas prices. But rather than actually addressing the concerns of the public, the President has continued to focus on advantaging himself and his billionaire associates and on expensive vanity projects like the White House ballroom. "President Trump and Republicans in Congress are doing everything they can to distract attention from the real issues facing Americans. While President Trump has said, absurdly, that the current economy is ‘the greatest economy we've ever had, by far,’ Americans know the truth: his claims are nothing but tall tales spun from his gilded halls of Mar-a-Lago. Americans deserve better, and House Democrats are ready to address the affordability crisis from day one if returned to the Majority.” | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclain-delaney-statement-reports-ongoing-ice-presence-across-frederick | McClain Delaney Statement on Reports of Ongoing ICE Presence Across Frederick Communities | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) today issued the following statement in response to reports of a heavy and ongoing presence of federal immigration agents across several Frederick communities: “I am closely monitoring reports that ICE agents and multiple vehicles have maintained a sustained presence across residential neighborhoods in Frederick for more than 30 hours. According to community members, residents have consistently observed between two and eight vehicles in the area since this activity began. “Families—including many with lawful immigration status—are staying inside and scared to come out. No family should feel unsafe simply living in their own neighborhood. “I’ve reached out to local officials for a full accounting of what’s happening on the ground, and I’ll have more to say once I know the facts. In the meantime, my office is available to any constituent who needs help or has questions about their rights.” | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/mfume-maryland-delegation-submits-items-for-congressional-time-capsule-in-celebration-of-america-s-250th-anniversary | Mfume, Maryland Delegation Submits Items for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Kweisi Mfume | M000687 | mfume.house.gov | mfume | https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this summer, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – Congressman Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all MD) – submitted a Fort McHenry Flag and a Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. Sealed and buried by the Architect of the Capitol, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule contains a joint letter and items of significance from every state and territory reflecting the history and culture of our country. It will be opened by the 224th Congress in celebration of our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276. The items selected by the Maryland delegation represent Maryland’s critical role in the history of America: Fort McHenry Flag: This 15-Star Flag, also known as a Fort McHenry Flag, is a replica of the one that flew above Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1814. The flag that was flying at Fort McHenry that day was sewn at 844 E. Pratt Street in Baltimore by Mary Pickersgill, members of her family, and indentured and enslaved African-American women – it is now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The Fort McHenry Flag has 15 stars and 15 stripes to account for Vermont and Kentucky becoming the 14th and 15th states, and was the official flag of the United States from 1795-1818. The Fort McHenry Flag included in the Congressional Time Capsule was flown over 844 E. Pratt Street, now known as the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, on July 4, 2026, on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. B&O Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal: This commemorative coin was crafted in honor of the B&O Railroad’s 100th anniversary in 1927. The B&O Souvenir Meda… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-submits-items-for-congressional-time-capsule-in-celebration-of-americas-250th-anniversary | Maryland Delegation Submits Items for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this summer, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – submitted a Fort McHenry Flag and a Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. Sealed and buried by the Architect of the Capitol, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule contains a joint letter and items of significance from every state and territory reflecting the history and culture of our country. It will be opened by the 224th Congress in celebration of our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276. The items selected by the Maryland delegation represent Maryland’s critical role in the history of America: Fort McHenry Flag: This 15-Star Flag, also known as a Fort McHenry Flag, is a replica of the one that flew above Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1814. The flag that was flying at Fort McHenry that day was sewn at 844 E. Pratt Street in Baltimore by Mary Pickersgill, members of her family, and indentured and enslaved African-American women – it is now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The Fort McHenry Flag has 15 stars and 15 stripes to account for Vermont and Kentucky becoming the 14th and 15th states, and was the official flag of the United States from 1795-1818. The Fort McHenry Flag included in the Congressional Time Capsule was flown over 844 E. Pratt Street, now known as the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, on July 4, 2026, on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. B&O Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal: This commemorative coin was crafted in honor of the B&O Railroad’s 100th anniversary in 1927. The B&O Souvenir Medal was selected for the Congr… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-submits-items-congressional-time-capsule-celebration | Maryland Delegation Submits Items for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This summer, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all MD) – submitted a Fort McHenry Flag and a Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. Sealed and buried by the Architect of the Capitol, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule contains a joint letter and items of significance from every state and territory reflecting the history and culture of our country. It will be opened by the 224th Congress in celebration of our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276. The items selected by the Maryland delegation represent Maryland’s critical role in the history of America: Fort McHenry Flag: This 15-Star Flag, also known as a Fort McHenry Flag, is a replica of the one that flew above Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1814. The flag that was flying at Fort McHenry that day was sewn at 844 E. Pratt Street in Baltimore by Mary Pickersgill, members of her family, and indentured and enslaved African-American women – it is now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The Fort McHenry Flag has 15 stars and 15 stripes to account for Vermont and Kentucky becoming the 14th and 15th states, and was the official flag of the United States from 1795-1818. The Fort McHenry Flag included in the Congressional Time Capsule was flown over 844 E. Pratt Street, now known as the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, on July 4, 2026, on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. B&O Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal: This commemorative coin was crafted in honor of the B&O Railroad’s 100th anniversary in 1927. The B&O Sou… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-submits-items-congressional-time-capsule-celebration | Maryland Delegation Submits Items for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON – In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this summer, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) – submitted a Fort McHenry Flag and a Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. Sealed and buried by the Architect of the Capitol, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule contains a joint letter and items of significance from every state and territory reflecting the history and culture of our country. It will be opened by the 224th Congress in celebration of our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276. The items selected by the Maryland delegation represent Maryland’s critical role in the history of America: Fort McHenry Flag: This 15-Star Flag, also known as a Fort McHenry Flag, is a replica of the one that flew above Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, in 1814. The flag that was flying at Fort McHenry that day was sewn at 844 E. Pratt Street in Baltimore by Mary Pickersgill, members of her family, and indentured and enslaved African-American women – it is now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The Fort McHenry Flag has 15 stars and 15 stripes to account for Vermont and Kentucky becoming the 14th and 15th states, and was the official flag of the United States from 1795-1818. The Fort McHenry Flag included in the Congressional Time Capsule was flown over 844 E. Pratt Street, now known as the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, on July 4, 2026, on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. B&O Railroad Centenary Souvenir Medal: This commemorative coin was crafted in honor of t… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclain-delaney-van-hollen-visit-allegany-garrett-counties-highlight-over-5 | McClain Delaney, Van Hollen Visit Allegany & Garrett Counties to Highlight Over $5 Million in Federal Funding for Western Maryland Communities | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On August 20, U.S. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and Senator Chris Van Hollen(both D-Md.) were in Allegany and Garrett Counties to highlight $5.5 million that they, along with Senator Angela Alsobrooks, secured in Congress for Western Maryland communities. The lawmakers visited Frostburg State University, Potomac Fire Company No. 2 in Westernport, Garrett Regional Medical Center, and Oakland Town Hall in Oakland. This funding is part of the $10,484,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending that the Senators fought to deliver for Allegany and Garrett Counties. “Bringing $5.5 million in federal investments home to Western and Mountain Maryland means investing directly in the people and communities that make our state strong,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “These investments will strengthen health care access, equip our first responders, improve critical infrastructure, and expand STEM opportunities for students. I’m proud to work alongside Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to deliver for Western and Mountain Maryland and ensure every community has the resources and opportunities to thrive.” “Local partnerships help us identify the priorities that matter most to our communities, and through those partnerships, Team Maryland works to deliver federal investments needed to move those projects forward – just like these across the region. From expanding educational opportunities and medical services to supporting first responders and infrastructure upgrades, these federal dollars are being put to work where they can make a real difference for Western Maryland residents and communities and have the greatest impact,” said Senator Van Hollen. “What I’ve seen and heard as I’ve gone around the state – including while I was in Western and Mountain Maryland – is that residents everywhere want the same things. We all want affordable health care, the ability to buy a home, groceries we can actually afford, gas that isn’t skyrocketing out of control every single day, and the opportunity… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-mcclain-delaney-visit-allegany-and-garrett-counties-to-highlight-over-5-million-in-federal-funding-for-western-maryland-communities | Van Hollen, McClain Delaney Visit Allegany & Garrett Counties to Highlight Over $5 Million in Federal Funding for Western Maryland Communities | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | On August 20, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (both D-Md.) were in Allegany and Garrett Counties to highlight $5.5 million that they, along with Senator Angela Alsobrooks, secured in Congress for Western Maryland communities. The lawmakers visited Frostburg State University, Potomac Fire Company No. 2 in Westernport, Garrett Regional Medical Center, and Oakland Town Hall in Oakland. This funding is part of the $10,484,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending that the Senators fought to deliver for Allegany and Garrett Counties. “Local partnerships help us identify the priorities that matter most to our communities, and through those partnerships, Team Maryland works to deliver federal investments needed to move those projects forward – just like these across the region. From expanding educational opportunities and medical services to supporting first responders and infrastructure upgrades, these federal dollars are being put to work where they can make a real difference for Western Maryland residents and communities and have the greatest impact,” said Senator Van Hollen. “What I’ve seen and heard as I’ve gone around the state – including while I was in Western and Mountain Maryland – is that residents everywhere want the same things. We all want affordable health care, the ability to buy a home, groceries we can actually afford, gas that isn’t skyrocketing out of control every single day, and the opportunity to actually create generational wealth. And while we’re currently dealing with an administration that doesn’t care about solving these issues, my focus since day one has been to deliver for Marylanders. That’s why I was so proud to partner with Senator Van Hollen and Congresswoman McClain Delaney to secure $5.5 million in federal investment for Western Maryland communities, including for Frostburg State University, Potomac Fire Company No. 2 in Westernport, and the Garrett Regional Medical Center and Oakland Town Hall in Oakland,” said Senator Alsobrook… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/trump-administration-refuses-to-close-tax-loophole-exploited-by-private-jet-owners | Trump Administration Refuses to Close Tax Loophole Exploited by Private Jet Owners | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in blasting the Treasury Department’s refusal to close the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) loophole, which has long been abused by private jet owners to substantially undervalue the taxable cost of personal travel on a corporate private jet. The Trump Treasury Department’s pro-billionaire pronouncement came in a response to a July 24 request from the senators. The Treasury Department argued in its new letter that calculating the true market value for employer-provided flights taken by employees for personal purposes, rather than using the existing SIFL method, would be “administratively burdensome” for taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service. The Department also claims that the SIFL method is intended to produce consistent results – regardless of the staggering gap between the SIFL rate and the actual charter market rates. “Donald Trump’s priorities revolve around enriching himself and his billionaire friends. While working families struggle to afford groceries, housing, and gas, this Administration focuses on tax breaks for billionaires – including tax breaks for private jets. What a disgrace,” said Senator Van Hollen. “President Trump’s 2017 tax law and Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires bill handed billionaires and big corporations massive tax breaks on private jets. The Trump administration now says it would be ‘burdensome’ to close the private jet tax loophole because this is an administration hell-bent on using the powers of government to make the ultra-rich even richer, and they don’t care if middle-class taxpayers get stuck with the tab,” said Senator Whitehouse. Passage of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill made permanent an egregious tax provision allowing 100 percent bonus depreciation for the purchase of corporate aircraft, which the senators argued exacerbates the tax giveaway crea… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ivey-leads-bipartisan-codel-witness-successful-launch-nancy-grace-roman | REP. IVEY LEADS BIPARTISAN CODEL TO WITNESS SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF NANCY GRACE ROMAN SPACE TELESCOPE | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | Glenn Ivey | I000058 | ivey.house.gov | ivey | https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image WASHINGTON — Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) led a bipartisan delegation of Members of Congress to Cape Canaveral, Florida, from Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31, in partnership with the U.S. Space Force and NASA, to witness the successful launch of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The Roman Space Telescope lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at 7:26 a.m. EDT on Sunday, August 30, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and reached orbit roughly 10 minutes later. The delegation observed the launch in person and met with Space Force and NASA leadership to discuss the future of the U.S. space and space science enterprise. “The successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a tremendous achievement for NASA and a proud moment for Maryland. I congratulate the exceptional NASA Goddard workforce and every partner whose expertise and dedication made this mission possible—especially nine months ahead of schedule and under budget. This observatory will reveal to us distant worlds, helping us understand dark matter and dark energy, and inspire the imagination of the next generation. Goddard’s critical scientific missions continue to reaffirm America’s global leadership in space science and will now advance discovery for years to come,” said Congressman Ivey, representative of Maryland’s Fourth District. The delegation included Representatives George Whitesides (D-CA), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), and Mike Haridopolos (R-FL). Science communicator Bill Nye the Science Guy also joined the delegation for part of the trip. ABOUT THE MISSION Named for NASA's first chief astronomer, known as the “mother of Hubble,” the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's next flagship observatory and its most significant astrophysics mission since the James Webb Space Telescope. Roman carries a primary mirror with a field of view at least 100 times larger than Hubble's, enabling it to survey wide swaths of the sky to study dark energy and dark matter, search for exopl… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclain-delaney-van-hollen-alsobrooks-announce-250000-rehabilitate-boonsboros | McClain Delaney, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce $250,000 to Rehabilitate Boonsboro’s Wastewater System | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $250,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Town of Boonsboro to rehabilitate its wastewater system. The project includes inspecting 20,000 linear feet of sewer mains to identify infiltration sources and installing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining in deteriorated sections. This work will prevent overflows during rain events, reduce treatment costs, and improve wastewater service to 42 businesses and 475 households. “Strong rural communities depend on strong, reliable infrastructure,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “This $250,000 federal investment will help Boonsboro modernize its wastewater system, lower long-term costs, and deliver more reliable service for hundreds of families and local businesses. I’m proud to work with Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to bring federal resources home and make sure our rural communities have the infrastructure they need to grow and thrive.” “Upgrading aging sewage infrastructure is essential to the health and well-being of our communities and the local economy. This federal funding will support these much-needed improvements in Boonsboro, help prevent costly problems in the future, and ensure the town’s wastewater system is well-equipped to serve the needs of the residents and businesses for years to come,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) makes critical investments in Western Maryland and across the Appalachian region, and that is why I am fighting so hard to protect it against cuts. As a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, I oversee ARC and know its critical work is not just a priority for Marylanders but also to the 12 other qualified states. I am proud to partner with Senator Van Hollen and Congresswoman McClain Delaney in announcing that ARC is investing $250,000 in federal investment for the Town of Boonsboro to upgrade its wastew… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-alsobrooks-mcclain-delaney-announce-250000-to-rehabilitate-boonsboros-wastewater-system | Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce $250,000 to Rehabilitate Boonsboro’s Wastewater System | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) announced $250,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Town of Boonsboro to rehabilitate its wastewater system. The project includes inspecting 20,000 linear feet of sewer mains to identify infiltration sources and installing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining in deteriorated sections. This work will prevent overflows during rain events, reduce treatment costs, and improve wastewater service to 42 businesses and 475 households. “Upgrading aging sewage infrastructure is essential to the health and well-being of our communities and the local economy. This federal funding will support these much-needed improvements in Boonsboro, help prevent costly problems in the future, and ensure the town’s wastewater system is well-equipped to serve the needs of the residents and businesses for years to come,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) makes critical investments in Western Maryland and across the Appalachian region, and that is why I am fighting so hard to protect it against cuts. As a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, I oversee ARC and know its critical work is not just a priority for Marylanders but also to the 12 other qualified states. I am proud to partner with Senator Van Hollen and Congresswoman McClain Delaney in announcing that ARC is investing $250,000 in federal investment for the Town of Boonsboro to upgrade its wastewater system. Critical investments in aging infrastructure like this one help fuel our economy and keep us healthy and safe,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “Strong rural communities depend on strong, reliable infrastructure,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “This $250,000 federal investment will help Boonsboro modernize its wastewater system, lower long-term costs, and deliver more reliable service for hundreds of families and local businesses. I’m proud to work with Senators Van Hollen a… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://hoyer.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyer-statement-president-trumps-proposed-pay-freeze-civilian-federal | Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Proposed Pay Freeze for Civilian Federal Employees | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | MD | Steny H. Hoyer | H000874 | hoyer.house.gov | hoyer | https://hoyer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's proposal to issue a civilian federal pay freeze in 2027: “Once again, this Administration is trying to drive hardworking public servants out of government, delivering the 'trauma' that OMB Director Russ Vought promised to inflict. Last week’s announcement that civilian federal workers will not be receiving an annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 - even while military and law-enforcement personnel are given as high as a 7% raise - will only further reduce morale and retention at agencies and make it harder to recruit the best and brightest to serve. I’m proud to represent more than 75,000 civilian federal employees in Maryland’s Fifth District, and I will continue to fight this Administration’s efforts to denigrate them and deny them the pay and benefits they are due. If we want a government that reflects the best of America and can deliver for the safety, health, and opportunity of our people, we must invest in our federal workforce.” | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mfume-bell-strickland-lead-70-congresspeople-in-efforts-to-stop-navy-from-renaming-ship-honoring-war-hero-to-instead-honor-donald-trump | Reps. Mfume, Bell, Strickland Lead 70+ Congresspeople in Efforts to Stop Navy from Renaming Ship Honoring War Hero to instead Honor Donald Trump | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | MD | Kweisi Mfume | M000687 | mfume.house.gov | mfume | https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, Representatives Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), led over 70 of their Democratic House colleagues in an effort pressing Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to keep the name of the USS Doris Miller as is. The letter follows recent reporting that the U.S. Navy is considering renaming the USS Doris Miller in honor of President Trump. Doris Miller was a sailor aboard the USS West Virginia when Japan began its attack on Pearl Harbor who placed himself in harm's way to help save his fellow sailors. “Renaming this ship after a sitting President would be unprecedented and break longstanding tradition,” wrote the Representatives. “Most importantly, this would diminish the recognition of one of our country’s greatest military heroes. It was during President Trump’s first term that the Navy announced CVN-81 would bear Doris Miller’s name. Reversing that decision now would be a significant step backward in honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country.” News broke last week about the Navy potentially renaming its ship, CVN-81, to honor Trump. During the president’s first term, the Navy had announced that CVN-81 would bear Doris Miller’s name, making it the first aircraft carrier to be named for an African American, as well as the first named in honor of an enlisted sailor. Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller was serving aboard the USS West Virginia on December 7, 1941, when Japan began its attack. At the time, Miller was a Mess Attendant Third Class, and after his station came under fire, he took control of an anti-aircraft gun and fired at incoming aircraft. Even as the ship sank, he kept fighting until he ran out of ammunition, and assisted his fellow wounded sailors to reach safety. “Doris Miller’s story is one of extraordinary bravery, service, and pure patriotism,” the Representatives continued. “When he served, segregation restricted the roles available to Black sailors and servicemembers.… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-colleagues-file-amicus-brief-defending-courts-right-to-seek-answers-transparency-in-jgg-v-trump | Van Hollen, Colleagues File Amicus Brief Defending Court’s Right to Seek Answers, Transparency in JGG v. Trump | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), joined by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), submitted an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in the case of In re Donald J. Trump, et. al, supporting the legal authority of the District Court to inquire whether government attorneys misrepresented or concealed facts before the Court and warning of serious consequences of permitting one branch to avoid inquiry and transparency when questioned by another co-equal branch of our federal government. The lawmakers’ amicus brief argues that Congress and the American public have an interest in knowing whether government attorneys misrepresented or concealed facts before a United States District Court, and that concerns of judicial overreach in this case are unfounded because federal courts have an inherent contempt power which includes some inquiry before a referral is made. This case arises from JGG v. Trump, one of several legal challenges to the Trump Administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act. In March 2025, President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security sought to detain and remove individuals from the United States. Several of the individuals who were detained sought emergency relief under the Administrative Procedure Act and federal habeas corpus claims. Proceedings ensued before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, which issued a temporary restraining order preventing further removal of individuals, an order that was then vacated by the Supreme Court. The District Court then began an investigation into potential criminal contempt against the government decisionmakers. Of particular concern to the Court was to determine whether government attorneys had misrepresented, concealed, or otherwise gave misleading information to the Court. Following the contempt inquiry, the government sought a writ of mandamus before the U.S. Court of Appeals… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-labor-day-elfreth-reconvenes-local-labor-leaders | Ahead of Labor Day, Elfreth Reconvenes Local Labor Leaders | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | MD | Sarah Elfreth | E000301 | elfreth.house.gov | elfreth | https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ANNAPOLIS, MD – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the Labor Caucus, hosted her annual roundtable discussion with labor leaders in Maryland’s Third District at the Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO. This was the second annual convening since the Congresswoman first took office last year. “As a proud member of the Labor Caucus and daughter of a union rail worker, I know firsthand the hard-fought protections, rights, and dignity that unions have secured for working families across this country,” said Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth. “I reconvened this roundtable to hear directly from our Third District union leaders as to how we can best support their members and workers across Maryland. Especially as this Administration deepens the affordability crisis, attacks collective bargaining rights, and strips back commonsense worker safety regulations, it is all the more important to stand with our brothers and sisters in organized labor in the fight for workers’ rights on the job.” At the roundtable, Elfreth delivered an update from Congress, including progress on NDAA amendments and other legislative initiatives to restore the collective bargaining rights of hardworking federal employees and expedite the process of securing labor contracts. The roundtable was an opportunity to hear directly from the representatives of the over 340,000 union workers across the state and 45,000 federal employees in the District. In addition to collective bargaining, the conversation focused on federal funding cuts, healthcare, affordability, and workplace safety for rail, maritime, and emergency responders. Elfreth was joined by various labor unions from across Maryland’s Third District, including the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO, Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), Carroll County Education Association (CCEA), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500 and 32BJ, Howard County International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2000, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 24… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclain-delaney-van-hollen-alsobrooks-announce-over-3-million-federal-funding | McClain Delaney, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $3 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Western Maryland | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $3,340,000 in federal funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure across Western Maryland. This investment, comprising a $2,779,000 loan for the Town of Emmitsburg to replace a critical Main Street water line, a $465,000 grant for the Town of Luke’s replacement of its sewer collection system, and a $96,000 grant for Garrett County’s planning costs for the Friendsville and Crellin wastewater treatment upgrades, will help Western Maryland communities upgrade critical infrastructure. “Every rural community deserves reliable water and wastewater infrastructure, no matter its size or ZIP code,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “This more than $3 million federal investment will help replace aging water and sewer systems and lay the groundwork for critical upgrades across Frederick, Allegany, and Garrett Counties. I’m proud to work alongside Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to bring federal resources home and ensure our rural communities have the infrastructure they need to grow and thrive.” “Aging water systems put the health and safety of communities at risk. That’s why it’s essential we invest in modernizing community water and sewer infrastructure. This federal funding will support these much-needed improvements across Western Maryland and help prevent costly problems for communities, businesses, and residents in the future,” said Senator Van Hollen. “From Mountain Maryland to the Eastern Shore, I will always work to ensure Marylanders across our state have access to clean and safe drinking water. Investing in clean water – as we are in Frederick, Allegany, and Garrett Counties with this over $3 million federal investment – protects public health, helps us meet our environmental goals, and ensures our infrastructure is modern and resilient,” said Senator Alsobrooks. The federal funding has been awarded as follows: $2,779,000 loan to the Town of Emmitsburg in Fre… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcclain-delaney-van-hollen-alsobrooks-announce-240000-frederick-municipal | McClain Delaney, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce $240,000 for Frederick Municipal Airport’s Air Traffic Control Tower | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | MD | April McClain Delaney | M001232 | mcclaindelaney.house.gov | mcclaindelaney | https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney alongside U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $240,000 in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades at Frederick Municipal Airport’s air traffic control tower. The investment will fund the rehabilitation of the tower’s HVAC system. This funding is in addition to $1.6 million in federal support that the lawmakers have secured for other infrastructure projects at Frederick Municipal Airport, which serves as a reliever airport for Baltimore Washington International Airport and supports local business and a range of community-related operations, including emergency medical needs. "As Frederick County continues to grow, we need infrastructure that grows with it,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “This $240,000 federal investment will modernize Frederick Municipal Airport’s air traffic control tower, strengthen safety and reliability, and support an airport that is critical to our local economy. I’m proud to work with Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to bring federal dollars home and deliver for Frederick County.” “As Maryland’s second busiest airport, Frederick Municipal Airport serves as a local economic hub, driving regional businesses, bringing visitors to Maryland, and supporting the surrounding community with a broad array of services. That’s why we’ve worked to support the airport’s modernization and deliver federal investments to upgrade its infrastructure. This investment will help ensure the airport’s control tower has the infrastructure it needs to continue providing safe and efficient service to all travelers,” said Senator Van Hollen. “This $1.6 million in critical federal funding will enable the Frederick Municipal Airport to continue serving Maryland—supporting small businesses, moving goods, and strengthening our health care response. This investment will improve our infrastructure, strengthen our economy, and help keep Marylanders safe,” said Senator Alsobrooks. This investment is provided through … | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-alsobrooks-mcclain-delaney-announce-240000-for-frederick-municipal-airports-air-traffic-control-tower | Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce $240,000 for Frederick Municipal Airport’s Air Traffic Control Tower | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) announced $240,000 in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades at Frederick Municipal Airport’s air traffic control tower. The investment will fund the rehabilitation of the tower’s HVAC system. This funding is in addition to $1.6 million in federal support that the lawmakers have secured for other infrastructure projects at Frederick Municipal Airport, which serves as a reliever airport for Baltimore Washington International Airport and supports local business and a range of community-related operations, including emergency medical needs. “As Maryland’s second busiest airport, Frederick Municipal Airport serves as a local economic hub, driving regional businesses, bringing visitors to Maryland, and supporting the surrounding community with a broad array of services. That’s why we’ve worked to support the airport’s modernization and deliver federal investments to upgrade its infrastructure. This investment will help ensure the airport’s control tower has the infrastructure it needs to continue providing safe and efficient service to all travelers,” said Senator Van Hollen. “This $1.6 million in critical federal funding will enable the Frederick Municipal Airport to continue serving Maryland—supporting small businesses, moving goods, and strengthening our health care response. This investment will improve our infrastructure, strengthen our economy, and help keep Marylanders safe,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “As Frederick County continues to grow, we need infrastructure that grows with it,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “This $240,000 federal investment will modernize Frederick Municipal Airport’s air traffic control tower, strengthen safety and reliability, and support an airport that is critical to our local economy. I’m proud to work with Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to bring federal dollars home and deliver for Frederick County.” This investment is provided through the Federal Aviatio… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-alsobrooks-mcclain-delaney-announce-over-3-million-in-federal-funding-to-improve-water-infrastructure-in-western-maryland | Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce Over $3 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Western Maryland | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) announced $3,340,000 in federal funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure across Western Maryland. This investment, comprising a $2,779,000 loan for the Town of Emmitsburg to replace a critical Main Street water line, a $465,000 grant for the Town of Luke’s replacement of its sewer collection system, and a $96,000 grant for Garrett County’s planning costs for the Friendsville and Crellin wastewater treatment upgrades, will help Western Maryland communities upgrade critical infrastructure. “Aging water systems put the health and safety of communities at risk. That’s why it’s essential we invest in modernizing community water and sewer infrastructure. This federal funding will support these much-needed improvements across Western Maryland and help prevent costly problems for communities, businesses, and residents in the future,” said Senator Van Hollen. “From Mountain Maryland to the Eastern Shore, I will always work to ensure Marylanders across our state have access to clean and safe drinking water. Investing in clean water – as we are in Frederick, Allegany, and Garrett Counties with this over $3 million federal investment – protects public health, helps us meet our environmental goals, and ensures our infrastructure is modern and resilient,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “Every rural community deserves reliable water and wastewater infrastructure, no matter its size or ZIP code,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “This more than $3 million federal investment will help replace aging water and sewer systems and lay the groundwork for critical upgrades across Frederick, Allegany, and Garrett Counties. I’m proud to work alongside Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to bring federal resources home and ensure our rural communities have the infrastructure they need to grow and thrive.” The federal funding has been awarded as follows: $2,779,000 loan to the Town of Emmitsburg in Frederick County … | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-murray-colleagues-in-demanding-nih-director-restore-lifesaving-pediatric-research | Van Hollen Joins Murray, Colleagues in Demanding NIH Director Restore Lifesaving Pediatric Research | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in sending a letter to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya demanding restoration of a promising clinical trial to help children that is ending because of the Trump administration’s budget cuts for contracts and extreme delays in Notices of Funding Opportunities impacting pediatric research, specifically the NIH’s Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). As a direct result of this administration’s actions the PTN is ending the Pediatric Opportunistic Pharmacokinetic Study (POPS), which focuses on determining the right dose of dozens of medicines commonly used in children. The abrupt end to this trial means that children and their families who have already enrolled and donated blood samples for this scientific effort will not see the trial’s goal achieved. “We write with great concern regarding the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) budget cuts for contracts and extreme delays in Notices of Funding Opportunities and their impact on pediatric research, specifically the NIH’s Pediatric Trials Network (PTN). We recently learned that, as part of these actions, the PTN is ending its promising clinical trial, the Pediatric Opportunistic Pharmacokinetic Study (POPS), which focuses on determining the right dose of dozens of medicines commonly used in children,” write the senators. “Ending the POPS study will stop enrollment in 25 states and the testing of several dozen drugs in children: including premature infants, critically ill children, and obese children. Ending this study will also mean that children and their families who have already enrolled and donated blood samples for this important scientific effort will not see the trial’s goal achieved.” “You cannot claim to be making American children healthier while shutting down the research that would do exactly that. We demand that you reverse this reckless decision immediately and explain your decisi… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/alsobrooks-on-cnn-measles-crisis-directly-tied-to-rfk-jr/ | ALSOBROOKS ON CNN – MEASLES CRISIS DIRECTLY TIED TO RFK JR. | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Angela D. Alsobrooks | A000382 | www.alsobrooks.senate.gov | alsobrooks | https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | August 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Inside Politics with Dana Bash on CNN to discuss the surge in measles cases happening now in Maryland and across the country and how this crisis is directly tied to the disinformation coming from RFK Jr. and HHS. “Well, what we know is that we’re seeing a serious surge in these measles cases. This is something I’ve been discussing since last year when we [saw] the outbreak of measles across our country, now going from 285 cases just in 2024 to over 2,777 cases. And we can tie it directly to the horrific leadership of Secretary Kennedy… And so we have a large number of unvaccinated individuals, including, as you mentioned, children who are dying from a disease that we had eliminated—we [had] an elimination status as of 2000 in our country, and now we’re seeing the resurgence of measles. No one should die of measles in 2026… It’s horrific and it’s completely preventable. It should not have happened, and it is directly tied, I believe, to the misinformation and disinformation coming out of HHS,” said Senator Alsobrooks during the interview. ### | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-kaine-sanders-announce-privileged-resolution-seeking-answers-on-west-bank-violence | Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders Announce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | MD | Chris Van Hollen | V000128 | www.vanhollen.senate.gov | vanhollen | https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with eight of their colleagues, announced their intent to introduce a 502B privileged resolution requiring the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, including the killings of Americans in the West Bank. Nine Americans have been killed in the West Bank in recent years – and more detained – and none have received accountability or justice from either the Israeli or United States Governments. The Senators’ resolution would require the Department of State to provide information and assessments related to investigations of the killing of United States citizens by violent Israeli settlers or Israeli security forces in the West Bank, as well as an assessment of the human rights situation in the West Bank, specifically related to the detention of Palestinian children. They were joined in introducing the resolution by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ed Markey (D-Mass), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). “This Administration has said ensuring the safety and security of American citizens abroad is one of its highest priorities. And yet, as we’ve seen violence rise in the West Bank, American citizens have been killed time and again, and they have received no justice and no accountability. It’s past time we get answers on their deaths – and on the growing violent instability in the West Bank and the injustices facing Palestinian civilians on a daily basis. This resolution will require the State Department to begin to produce these answers, which are owed to the families of those who have lost loved ones, to the American people, and to all of those who want to ensure recipients of U.S. taxpayer dollars are acting in line with our laws and our values,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The violence committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank is reaching an unprecedented level… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
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