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Congressman Kweisi Mfume on Passage of Historic Legislation to Uphold and Strengthen the Rights of Women

March 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON–– Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume of Maryland (MD-07) released the following statement about the passage of H.J. Res. 17 – Removing The Deadline For The Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and H.R. 1620 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Of 2021.

Congressman Kweisi Mfume on Passage of Landmark Background Check Legislation

March 11, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume of Maryland (MD-07) issued the following statement after he and the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass two key pieces of common-sense gun legislation to address gun violence that plagues our communities: H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act; and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021.

This is a game-changer. Help is coming to the 7th District

March 10, 2021 Page

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On March 10th, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the amended version of the American Rescue Plan. On March 11th, President Biden signed it into law.

This legislation is a game-changer. The bill provides $350 billion to hard-hit cities, counties, and states. These desperately needed resources will prevent layoffs of our firefighters, law enforcement officers, healthcare workers, sanitation workers, schoolteachers, and other essential personnel we’ve relied on to get us through this pandemic.

American Rescue Plan - What's in it for you

February 27, 2021 Page

From the day I first returned to Congress, I have fought tirelessly to deliver urgently needed COVID relief to Maryland’s 7th Congressional District.

I am proud to say that I, along with my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives, took a major step towards addressing - and finally ending - this health and economic crisis last night.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Maryland Factsheet

February 26, 2021 Page

Improving Maryland’s Highways, Roads, and Bridges

Invests $4.1 billion in Maryland’s federal-aid highway apportioned programs
Invests $409 million for bridge replacement and repairs in Maryland over five years
Maryland will be able to compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program and the $16 billion of national funding dedicated for major projects designed to deliver economic benefits to communities

Improving Maryland’s Public Transportation System

In Wake of U.S. Capitol Insurrection and Inauguration Security Threats, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges President Biden to Approve Reimbursement for Emergency Inaugural Security

February 18, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Members of the Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B.

Maryland congressional Democrats call out U.S. Postal Service leaders as constituents continue to face mail delays

February 4, 2021 In The News

Maryland congressional Democrats are urging the leadership of the U.S. Postal Service to step in amid a flood of constituent concerns about mail delays, they said Thursday morning.

Maryland Congressional Delegation Applauds Biden Approval of Maryland Disaster Funding for Tropical Storm Isaias

February 4, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G.

Democratic members of congressional delegation call for ‘course correction’ on Maryland’s COVID vaccinations

February 3, 2021 In The News

The Democratic members of Maryland’s congressional delegation called Wednesday on Gov. Larry Hogan to improve the rollout of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign, citing frustration from constituents and local officials about inefficiency and inequity.

Reclaiming Our Democracy

January 20, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON --Congressman Kweisi Mfume released the following statement after Wednesday's Inauguration.

Today we reclaimed our democracy as the first step in forging ahead to unite our nation.

As I stood at today’s Inauguration Ceremony for President Joseph R. Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, I was reminded of our shared our values, our shared hopes, and our shared destiny.

We celebrate, and now we have work to do.

Yours in service and with respect,