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Congressman Ivey's Statement on Hamas Attacks on Israel

October 7, 2023

Today’s horrific attack by Hamas against Israel is an act of terrorism against civilians, military personnel, and an ally of the United States. I condemn in no uncertain terms the violence visited upon the people of Israel from Gaza in the form of rocket attacks, infiltrations and hostage taking. There is no justification for terrorism.

Issues: Congress

Congressman Ivey's Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

September 29, 2023

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As our government nears an avoidable shutdown, and we witness a lack of leadership on the Republican side to break this impasse, let us remember and honor the life of Senator Dianne Feinstein: a true stateswoman, dedicated public servant, and bipartisan pragmatist.

Senator Feinstein’s career in politics spanned decades, positively impacting the state of California and our nation as a whole. Her commitment to public service was unwavering, and her zeal for representing the people of California was apparent in everything she did.

Issues: Congress

Maryland Delegation Announces $8.7 Million for Statewide Power Grid Resiliency

September 7, 2023

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $8,790,108 in federal funding for the Maryland Energy Administration to modernize the state’s power grid and invest in clean energy.

Issues: Energy

Congressman Glenn Ivey is joined by UMD President Darryll Pines (on left) and Dean of Engineering School, Samuel Graham, Jr (holding check on right) presenting check to two of the four team members, Animesh Shastry (L) and Qingwen Wei (R).

Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) Presents Citation to University of Maryland Engineering Team for Winning Nation-Wide First Responder Drone Competition

August 31, 2023

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Today, Congressman Glenn Ivey joined by UMD President Darryll J. Pines, Dean of the Engineering School, Samuel Graham, Jr., Chris Ryan of National Institute of Standards and Technology and PGCO Fire Chief Tiffany D. Green presented a Congressional Citation to the University of Maryland Autonomous Micro Aerial Vehicle Team.

Issues: Education

Maryland Delegation Announces Over $6.5 Million to Enhance State, Local Cybersecurity Infrastructure

August 10, 2023

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U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $6,514,533 in U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency funding to help strengthen Maryland’s cybersecurity infrastructure. The federal funding, awarded to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, comes through the FY 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) which helps state, local and territorial (STL) governments manage and reduce systemic cyber risk.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

Van Hollen, Sarbanes, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Chesapeake National Recreation Area

July 27, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes (both D-Md.) introduced their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to create a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA). The bill proposes to unite a series of voluntarily contributed park areas and iconic Bay properties under the operation of the National Park Service (NPS) in order to provide more federal resources for environmental conservation, celebrate the Chesapeake’s diverse cultural and economic history, foster sustainable and equitable access to the Bay, and spur economic growth in the watershed region.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure Economy

Ivey Leads Re-Introduction of Landmark Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Access to Expungement Laws

July 27, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Laurel Lee (R-FL), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) Madeleine Dean, (D-PA) and Barry Moore (R-AL), along with Senators Christopher Coons (D-DE) and John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced landmark bipartisan legislation, the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act, to expand access to expungement laws for non-violent, minor drug possession offenses.

Issues: Criminal Justice

Secretary of Agriculture Kevin M. Atticks and Secretary of Human Services Rafael Lopez speak with the Maryland Congressional Delegation.

Maryland Congressional Delegation Welcomes Maryland Secretaries of Agriculture and Human Services at U.S. Capitol to Discuss Federal Farm Bill Priorities

July 20, 2023

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen, Dutch Ruppersberger (Md.-2), John Sarbanes (Md.-3), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-7), David Trone (Md.-6), and Glenn Ivey (Md.-4) welcomed Kevin M. Atticks, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture and Rafael López, Maryland Secretary of Human Services to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to discuss federal priorities for Marylanders including agriculture, one of Maryland’s top industries. The discussion also covered vital issues such as access to locally grown food, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit theft and replacement, resource conservation, soil health, invasive species, avian flu response and more.

Issues: Congress Economy

Congressman Ivey's Statement on Shooting of Five People in Bladensburg, Maryland

July 14, 2023

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What used to be a fist fight is now a gun fight. Today’s shooting is the result of too many guns on the street and too much bravado and bluster. These victims of violence were senselessly shot in Bladensburg after attending a funeral. Five wounded with 3 in critical condition is simply unacceptable. My heart hurts for these families experiencing this painful incident today.

Issues: Criminal Justice Gun Violence Prevention

A photo of Tommie Broadwater being interviewed in his later years.

On the Passing of Tommie Broadwater, Political Giant of Prince George's County

July 12, 2023

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I was saddened to hear that we lost a trailblazer in Prince George’s County politics. Just last month, I attended a tribute in honor of the one and only Tommie Broadwater. His unique and personal touch in retail politics can only be described as down-to-earth. He knew your name. He knew your church. He knew about your struggling nephew or your sick aunt. From the halls of power as a State Senator in Annapolis to the halls of the courthouse in Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville, Tommie was a formidable player in Maryland's political and legal landscape.