118th Congress
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
During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing last Wednesday, Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) questioned witnesses about domestic terror threats and Republican attacks levied at the Department of Homeland Security.
Issues:
Congress
Criminal Justice
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 30, 2023
In the wake of recent mass shootings, including the rampage in Lewiston, Maine, gun control supporters in Congress are trying to nudge forward legislation and proposals that have stalled under a Republican-led House this year.
October 29, 2023
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.
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
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.
Issues:
Congress
Criminal Justice
Economy
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 26, 2023
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.
Issues:
Congress
Criminal Justice
Economy
October 26, 2023
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.
Issues:
Congress
Criminal Justice
Economy