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.
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Fri, Jun 14, 2019 / Health Care & Seniors
Among the most persistent health care challenges facing our communities are the disparities among minority populations.
Thu, Jun 13, 2019 / Federal Employees
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.
Wed, Jun 12, 2019
Mr. Speaker, the new Democratic Majority began this Congress in the middle of a damaging government shutdown.
Wed, Jun 12, 2019
I thank the House Judiciary Committee for taking action and passing the Emmett Till Antilynching Act out of their Committee today.
Tue, Jun 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.
Mon, Jun 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.
Sun, Jun 9, 2019 / Environment
For thirty-two years, Bernie Fowler has inspired all of us to fight for a cleaner and healthier Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
Thu, Jun 6, 2019
President Trump’s efforts to insert politics into a celebration of our nation’s history is extremely alarming.
Tue, Jun 4, 2019
As we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, I am proud to bring the American Dream and Promise Act to the House Floor today to protect Dreamers and those with Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforcement Departure and ensure they can remain in the communities they call home.
Tue, Jun 4, 2019 / Education / Health Care & Seniors
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) wrote to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Robert R. Redfield, urging an evaluation of current CDC guidelines for adenovirus outbreaks.
Fri, May 31, 2019 / Environment
We are thankful to NOAA, the Partners for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and the dedicated volunteers who have been focused on protecting Mallows Bay and expanding public accessibility of a unique national historical landmark.
Thu, May 30, 2019
The most fundamental premise upon which American democracy stands is the right of every citizen to cast a vote and have that vote counted equally.
Fri, May 24, 2019 / Education
Teachers are the most important people in our country.
Fri, May 24, 2019 / Transportation and Infrastructure
Rebuilding our aging infrastructure systems remains a top priority of Democrats in Congress, and I appreciated the opportunity to discuss some of the infrastructure challenges facing the Fifth District.