118th Congress
May 17, 2024
During Police Week, Congressman Ivey explains why it's important to praise good police officers while holding the bad apples accountable.
May 17, 2024
During Police Week, Congressman Glenn Ivey gave an impassioned speech opposing H.Res. 1213. The Republican-led resolution fails to address the safety of law enforcement in general and federal law enforcement in particular.
Maryland Congress members hold hearing at Bowie State University to advocate for Black entrepreneurs
May 13, 2024
The trio held a hearing on May 6 to highlight the role that the government has played in combating racial inequality for small business owners and the impact racial discrimination has had on small business owners’ ability to operate their companies.
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May 13, 2024
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That’s why, as a delegation, Team Maryland is committed to finding solutions and increasing affordable options to address the housing crisis that has impacted so many in our state. These federal dollars will help provide a safe, dignified space for more Marylanders in need of an affordable place to live,” said the lawmakers.
Issues:
Housing
Listed below is a summary of the fifteen projects Congressman Ivey submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for FY 2025. Projects are listed in alphabetical order:
Unfortunately, projects submitted in FY 2025 did not receive any funding.
Project: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC)
Amount Requested: $74,000,000
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May 8, 2024
The hearing, entitled, “Promoting Opportunity: The Need for Targeted Federal Business Programs to Address Ongoing Racial Discrimination” underscored how programs like the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), help remedy the impacts of racial discrimination in the federal contracting space, as well as the consequences of recent legal attacks against 8(a) and MBDA.
Issues:
Economy
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May 2, 2024
The federal funding, provided through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, will support Maryland’s efforts to identify and replace lead service lines and reduce exposure to lead from drinking water.
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April 25, 2024
In a Thursday press release Ivey , who represents Maryland’s 4th Congressional District, said the person chosen for the special position will work with the military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.