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'We're running out of time': Congressman says speaker race slowed shutdown negotiation

October 29, 2023

By Christian Flores

WASHINGTON (WJLA) — In a week that saw a new Speaker of the House elected – after weeks of Republicans scrambling to choose a new leader – the focus is turning right back to a negotiation for a new bill to fund the federal government and avert a government shutdown before the current deal ends.

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Congressman Ivey's Statement on the Retirement Announcement of Congressman John Sarbanes

October 27, 2023

Press Release

Congressman Glenn Ivey issued the following statement after Congressman John Sarbanes announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives.

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Lawmakers take aim at retail theft through new legislation

October 26, 2023

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By Rafael Sanchez-Cruz

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WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A bipartisan plan in Congress aims to crack down on organized retail theft, an issue that has surged in the DMV.

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Congressman Glenn Ivey speaks at a press conference in front of the US Capitol Building.

Md. lawmakers among those pushing for federal action on retail theft

October 26, 2023

In The News

By John Domen

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Dozens of lawmakers, both Democrats and Republicans of varying ideology, have signed onto the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, which pushes to increase cooperation between local and federal law enforcement. It also widens the scope of conduct that can lead to charges against someone.

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Retailers push new law aimed at preventing retail theft

October 26, 2023

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A surge in retail thefts across the country and in the DMV has led retailers to push for new legislation. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey on New Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson

October 26, 2023

In The News

By Jim Lokay

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Now that the House of Representatives is back in session after a 22-day speaker stalemate, Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) joins Jim on "The Final 5" to weigh in on the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as House Speaker, and what he has to say about Republicans who say Democrats bore some responsibility for the gridlock.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) talks with WUSA9 after the election of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)

October 25, 2023

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Congressman Ivey shares his thoughts about the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on the East Steps of the US Capitol on October 26, 2023.

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Glenn Ivey Asks Expert How Congress Can Help Protect Small Business From Cyberattacks

October 21, 2023

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During a House Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week, Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) questioned witnesses about protecting small companies from cyberattacks.

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Ivey to Co-Lead Artificial Intelligence Panel

October 18, 2023

In The News

byJames Wright Jr.

Read this article on The Washington Informer

U.S. Reps. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) and Pete Sessions (R-Texas) will co-lead a panel discussion on the role of Congress in regulating artificial intelligence on Oct. 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center.

The panel is sponsored by Raynard Jackson & Associates and will be moderated by Milan Kordestani, a serial IT entrepreneur.

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Capitol Review with Tasmin Mahfuz: Dem Perspective on Battle for the Gavel

October 10, 2023

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Congressman Glenn Ivey discusses the lack of leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives following the unprecedented ouster of Kevin McCarthy.

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