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Norton wrote a letter to President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) and Maryland Reps. Jamie Raskin (D) and Glenn Ivey (D) co-signing it with the support of over a dozen Congress members… Ivey, whose represented area in Prince George’s County encompasses parts of the rail line used by Amtrak, Acela and MARC trains with Union Station as a hub, called the upgrade “good for commuters.”

Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., discusses the guilty verdicts for four members of the Proud Boys, including former leader Enrique Tarrio, for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack.

“Earmarking, a controversial method of spending taxpayers’ money by sending it to specific projects in member districts, has been strongly criticized by conservatives for enabling “corruption” by members of Congress, yet practiced by both Republicans and Democrats alike, according to Americans for Tax Reform. Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland has earmarked $10 million for an ‘environmental justice’ watershed in Prince George’s County, according to his website.

Maryland Senator Ben Cardin alongside his wife, Myrna, announced that he will not be running for re-election in 2024 on May 1. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-04) wished the Cardin’s well in their future endeavors. “Today, Maryland must give a big thank you to Senator Ben Cardin. From the Maryland State House to Capitol Hill, Senator Cardin has been a thoughtful, hardworking, and honest representative for all Marylanders,” said Rep. Glenn Ivey’s statement (D-Md.-04). “I extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your leadership and service.

Maryland’s second-largest county, Prince George’s, has received nearly $103 million for 41 projects, according to White House data. $56.4 million for roads, bridges and major projects, $25 million for public transportation and $21.3 million for safety, which includes transportation and water safety. “This money will allow Prince George’s County to build new and repair existing infrastructure all while creating good-paying jobs,” said Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, whose district includes the county.

Introducing his first bill, Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, on Wednesday proposed raising the minimum age to purchase semiautomatic centerfire rifles and semiautomatic centerfire shotguns to 21. 

Ivey’s Raise the Age Act’s minimum age requirement would match the minimum age required to purchase a handgun from a gun dealer with a federal license, which is 21. Exceptions to the proposed law would be active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers. 

Democrats on Capitol Hill defended President Biden’s age and health Wednesday following the octogenarian’s announcement that he would seek re-election. Biden on Tuesday launched his 2024 re-election campaign through a three-minute video. Already the oldest president in American history, he will be 81 on Election Day. Rep. Glenn Ivey, of Maryland, said Biden “seems to be doing fine.” “I think he’ll keep on keeping on,” he told Fox News.