BALTIMORE– Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Herman Williams, Jr.:

"Herman Williams, Jr. was the embodiment of public service in Baltimore City. He served in various capacities under 9 mayors for 47 years and he was the first African American fire chief in Baltimore. Herman was a trailblazer, a gentleman, and a friend. His example has made it possible for so many others to serve. Our prayers are with Montel and the entire Williams family.

We will always remember Herman's leadership and service. Rest In Peace."

Upon learning about the passing of Sidney Poitier the following statement was released by Congressman Kweisi Mfume:

WASHINGTON– Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection:

"One year ago our country's most significant symbol of democracy was desecrated by a violent and manic mob that was inspired Donald Trump. We must hold all who were responsible accountable. We can never forget the lessons of January 6th. Our democracy depends on it!"

The Office of Congressman Kweisi Mfume released the following statement:

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

(Baltimore, MD) – Today, Congressmen C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger and Kweisi Mfume, as well as Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-MD) announced a new USPS audit showing the primary Baltimore area United States Postal Service (USPS) processing and distribution center is processing millions in fewer mail items despite significant increases in work hours and overtime.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $796,122,349 in FY22 federal funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law to improve roads and bridges and create good-paying jobs across the state. These federal investments also fund critical new programs to address climate change, both through reducing carbon emissions and strengthening infrastructure to withstand climate and extreme weather impacts.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, Andy Harris, M.D. and David Trone (all Md.) today announced $10,687,408 in federal funding to the Maryland State Department of Education and to the Y of Central Maryland to expand early learning options for Maryland's low-income families, provide additional professional development opportunities for educators and support family well-being programs.