Press Releases
June 19, 2019
On Juneteenth, we remember the liberation of the final group of enslaved African Americans in 1865 and commemorate the struggle for freedom and equality that spanned the eras of slavery, segregation, and the ongoing march for civil rights.
June 19, 2019
The legislation passed today makes significant investments that will benefit families in the Fifth District.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
June 19, 2019
The Trump Administration continues its unrelenting assault on Americans’ clean air and clean water today.
Issues:
Environment
June 17, 2019
I was glad to join the Prince George's County Council this afternoon and share with them some of the action Democrats have taken in Congress to improve the lives of Marylanders throughout the Fifth District.
June 14, 2019
Among the most persistent health care challenges facing our communities are the disparities among minority populations.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
June 13, 2019
The USDA's announcement today that it will relocate the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Kansas City is the wrong decision.
Issues:
Federal Employees
June 12, 2019
I thank the House Judiciary Committee for taking action and passing the Emmett Till Antilynching Act out of their Committee today.
June 12, 2019
Mr. Speaker, the new Democratic Majority began this Congress in the middle of a damaging government shutdown.
June 11, 2019
Mr. Speaker, when Democrats won the Majority in this House, we did so on a promise to the American people to hold the executive department accountable.
June 10, 2019
Once again, this President is trying to circumvent Congress and our Constitution by appointing someone as acting head of an agency who would not be confirmed by the Senate to that post and who is grossly unqualified for it.