WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) announced passage of legislation they led to reauthorize the Baltimore National Heritage Area funding through 2037. The legislation, co-led by Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02) and John Sarbanes (MD-03), ensures federal support for the Baltimore National Heritage Area’s efforts to promote and preserve Baltimore’s history and the ongoing efforts to highlight Baltimore’s contributions to our nation’s story. The legislation was passed by the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, (all D-Md.) today announced $7,109,500 in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding to help the Maryland Department of Transportation modernize and increase the accessibility of Maryland Area Regional Commuter’s
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement upon passage of the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act. This bill invests in local and state law enforcement agencies by training law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics to safely and successfully be of service to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding his vote to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which upholds marriage equality under federal law for same sex and interracial couples. This legislation now goes to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian custody.
“Today is a great day for all Americans and the freedoms we fight so hard for, because Brittney Griner has been released from her unjust detention in Russia,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement upon passage of legislation to ratify the rail labor agreement and legislation to add seven days of paid sick leave to the agreement.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congressman Donald McEachin (VA-04).
"Don fought a quiet, dignified fight, all the way to the end. May the grace of God give comfort to his soul and eternal peace to the spirit he leaves behind."
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement following the tragic mass shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia.
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the New Pathways Act, legislation to help formerly incarcerated Americans re-enter society by requiring the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help these individuals obtain government-issued identification.