Press Releases

I am very pleased that the Federal Transit Administration has finally signed the Full Funding Grant Agreement with the Maryland Transit Administration, officially committing federal funds to this critically important project.

With President Trump's signing into law of legislation to establish the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, it is now up to the three jurisdictions to move forward expeditiously to set up the Commission and work to ensure WMATA gets back on track and regains the trust of its riders.

I congratulate all the extremely talented students who participated in this year's Fifth District Congressional Arts Competition.

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with doctors, staff, and patients this afternoon to discuss the importance of the Children's Health Insurance Program.

I want to thank Bowie Mayor Fred Robinson and representatives from a wide range of organizations serving seniors in Prince George's County for joining me today to discuss the impact that Republican budget cuts and attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act would have on seniors in our county.

I appreciated the opportunity to hear from Nathaly and Fatima, two young people in the United States who are living here and contributing to our nation through the DACA program.

I'm pleased to announce this grant that will benefit the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department and other volunteer fire departments in Prince George's County.

I am glad George Nesterczuk chose to withdraw from consideration to lead the Office of Personnel Management.