WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement in response to the overnight military actions launched against Venezuela by President Trump:
WASHINGTON – Today, 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) announced $6,966,579 in federal funding to support firefighters and first responders across Maryland. The funding will enhance departments’ emergency response capabilities through hiring, training, and acquisition of critical emergency equipment.
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance of NASA Goddard’s workforce and missions, as well as other missions being built, led, and supported across Maryland.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced their joint introduction of legislation to designate the new Museum of the Blind People's Movement in Baltimore as the official National Museum of the Blind People's Movement. Once established, this museum will be the first to be blind-owned, operated, and led.
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met to discuss continued federal efforts to support Chesapeake Bay restoration and the goals of the revised “Beyond 2025” watershed agreement.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement in response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, passing through the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate:
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-MD) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the immediate release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November, highlighting the impact on all Marylanders – and millions of Americans.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-MD) pressed the Trump Administration for answers regarding the status of infrastructure projects in Maryland led by the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) released the following statement on Governor Moore's decision to declare a state of emergency in order to support Maryland families impacted by Trump's shutdown and refusal to use contingency funds for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep.