Madam Speaker, all of us who serve in this House are deeply indebted to our hardworking staff who enable to serve our constituents and meet the rigorous demands of this job.
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Thu, Jul 18, 2019 / Jobs & the Economy
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Raise the Wage Act because we need to raise wages for working people and our middle class.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019
This afternoon, I was called to preside over the House after Ranking Member Collins and Republican Members chose to play games with the rules rather than allow an honest debate over the racist words used by President Trump.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019
This resolution is not about partisanship; it is about prejudice and the necessity to confront it.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019 / Federal Employees
Today Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led a bicameral letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue about the proposed relocation of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Fri, Jul 12, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
I’m pleased that the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 today, which will strengthen our national security and support the men and women who serve our nation.
Thu, Jul 11, 2019 / Health Care & Seniors
There are moms and ladies who are very lucky to have [Rep.] Alma Adams and [Rep.] Lauren Underwood in their corner pumping this issue, focusing on this issue, and fighting for them.
Wed, Jul 3, 2019
Congress and the American people deserve to know why the decade-long process to build a new, relocated headquarters for the FBI was abandoned overnight by an Administration whose president would be personally financially impacted by its outcome.
Fri, Jun 28, 2019
One year ago today, the Capital Gazette and the State of Maryland suffered a terrible loss.
Fri, Jun 28, 2019
It is with great sadness that I announce the retirement of Betsy Bossart, who has done an outstanding job serving the people of Maryland's Fifth District for more than 30 years.
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
Today’s Supreme Court decision only further highlights the need for national, comprehensive redistricting reform.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees
With the passage of this legislation, the House has now passed ten of the twelve appropriations bills, funding 96% of the government.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees
I rise in strong support of this amendment, and I thank Mr. Connolly who is a leader on issues of effective government, who served as the head of government as a matter of fact in Fairfax County, and is one of our experts.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019 / Education
I join in congratulating Amber on winning the 2019 Fifth District Art Competition.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Federal Employees
I'm pleased that the House passed a second package of appropriations bills today, which fund important programs that impact the lives of families in Maryland.