I join in welcoming the start of the 442nd session of the Maryland General Assembly. I want to thank the leadership team of Speaker Jones and Senate President Ferguson, who have overcome many obstacles in order to convene the legislature during this critical moment in American history.
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Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Madam Speaker, for four years, Donald Trump has made no effort to hide his ambitions or his lacking in Republican principles.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021 / Health Care & Seniors
Support is on the way for Maryland as we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to eliminate the virus.
Fri, Jan 8, 2021
Donald Trump has demonstrated he is a clear and present danger to the American people and our democracy, and he should be removed from office.
Wed, Jan 6, 2021
It is a sad day in America.
Tue, Jan 5, 2021 / Environment
While it is clear there are some encouraging trends, including positive water quality measures, the 2020 State of the Bay report shows there is still much work to be done to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
Mon, Jan 4, 2021
Economic impact payments – “stimulus checks” – have begun to be distributed to individuals in Maryland.
Sun, Jan 3, 2021 / Environment / Federal Employees / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
As the 117th Congress begins, our state faces numerous critical challenges that must be addressed.
Sun, Jan 3, 2021
I am proud to cosponsor Congresswoman Norton's legislation correcting the injustice of denying representation to 700,000 Americans by admitting the District of Columbia as the fifty-first state.
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Thomas V. 'Mike' Miller is one of the giants of Maryland history, and the history of the Maryland General Assembly.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Federal Employees / Health Care & Seniors / Transportation and Infrastructure
The legislation passed by the House last night makes critical investments in programs important to Fifth District communities and prevented a costly government shutdown.
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees / Health Care & Seniors
Madam Speaker, they say ‘good things come to those who wait.’ The American people have certainly been waiting and watching and hoping that Congress would not only be able to avert a shutdown, but also provide much-needed COVID-19 relief.
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 / Federal Employees
I’m extremely disappointed that Republicans blocked the inclusion of language to reverse President Trump’s cynical Schedule F Executive Order in the latest government funding legislation.
Fri, Dec 18, 2020 / Health Care & Seniors
In order to protect continuity of government and ensure that the House can continue to do its work responsibly for the people, the Attending Physician has recommended that Members of Congress begin receiving the new COVID-19 vaccine, which is safe and effective.
Fri, Dec 18, 2020 / Education / Health Care & Seniors
Yesterday the Senate passed H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, my bipartisan bill to encourage schools to implement management plans to help students identify and control their asthma and allergies and reduce absenteeism.