Press Releases
January 22, 2024
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 $4,360,176 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to repair and replace 25 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in six counties across the state.
January 9, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Democratic members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation – Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David J. Trone, and Glenn Ivey - joined by Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and Representative Bobby Scott urge Senate and House Appropriations leadership to prioritize funding of NASA Goddard, which also manages Wallops Flight Facility in Accomack County, Virginia.
December 22, 2023
WASHINGTON – 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 $240,451,000 to modernize clean water infrastructure across Maryland.
December 21, 2023
WASHINGTON – 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 $28,505,333 to improve road safety in communities across Maryland.
November 9, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration’s decision to select Prince George’s County as the home for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters:
November 6, 2023
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 $6,967,506,656 for six passenger rail projects in Maryland.
Issues:
Transportation & Infrastructure
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
October 27, 2023
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
October 26, 2023
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.
October 20, 2023
"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. Judge Wilkinson will be sorely missed by the community and the judicial system. My condolences go out to his family, friends, and the legal community of Maryland,” said Congressman Glenn Ivey.
Issues:
Criminal Justice