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Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $5 Million to Strengthen Maternal Health Care Across Maryland

November 2, 2023

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $5,230,218 to support better access to maternal health care across Maryland.

Issues:Congress

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

October 27, 2023

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

Issues:Congress

Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $74 Million in Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families

October 26, 2023

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The federal dollars, made possible in part by the lawmakers’ efforts to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will help reduce costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and energy-related repairs for low-income families to cool and heat their homes.

Issues:EconomyEnergy

Congressman Ivey's Statement on Murder of Circuit Court Judge in Maryland

October 20, 2023

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"The murder of Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson outside his home in Hagerstown, Maryland is a tragedy. Our sheriffs, police and marshals must have the resources to do their jobs of guarding the linchpins of our legal system, judges. It is critical we protect these honorable civil servants so they can remain impartial and faithful to the rule of law.

Issues:Criminal Justice

Congressman Ivey's Statement on Hamas Attacks on Israel

October 7, 2023

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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.

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 & InfrastructureEconomy