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January 9, 2017
Since its enactment in 2010, the Affordable Care Act has made a huge difference in the lives of Marylanders, including here in the Fifth District.

January 7, 2017
I was the Majority Leader when we adopted the Affordable Care Act. You can debate it, but any society worth its salt makes sure that its citizens have access to affordable, quality health care.

January 6, 2017
My favorite poet, Robert Frost, once remarked: ‘A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.'

January 6, 2017
Today, NOAA announced a proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Issues: Environment

December 16, 2016
I was honored to join Dr. Carla Hayden today at the Bowie State University winter commencement ceremony.
Issues: Education

December 16, 2016
I am horrified to learn that hangman's nooses continue to be discovered at the Dominion Cove Point construction site, despite efforts by Dominion and the Kiewit firm to cooperate with law enforcement and find the culprits.

December 12, 2016
I am alarmed by the questionnaire sent by the Trump transition team to the Department of Energy seeking the names of career civil servants who have worked on climate change policy.

December 9, 2016
I'm glad that President Obama has responded to the letter that I and other Democratic Members sent this week asking for civilian-military pay parity by announcing that all federal employees will be receiving a 2.1% pay increase next year.

December 8, 2016
Barbara Mikulski is the tallest short person I have ever met. She fills a room, everybody knows when Barbara Mikulski is in the chamber or in the room or in the auditorium.

December 8, 2016
I am deeply concerned that Republican efforts at the national level to undermine the Affordable Care Act have led to the instability of co-ops, including Evergreen Health in Maryland.