Press Releases
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2019) – This week, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), in recognition of Second Chance Month, introduced legislation to ease the barriers to re-entry for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Baltimore, MD (April 7, 2019) – Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Michael E. Busch:
“My heart is heavy today in learning of the passing of Speaker Busch.
Baltimore, MD (April 1, 2019)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement in response to Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh taking a leave of absence:
“I am pleased that this matter is being addressed by the appropriate authorities and I wish Mayor Pugh a speedy recovery as she continues to recuperate.
Washington, D.C. (March 28, 2019) - Today, during Women’s History Month, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S.
Bill Would Allow Families to Make Informed Decisions When Selecting Colleges
Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2019)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) and Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) introduced the Net Price Calculator Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the transparency of college costs by improving existing calculators used by students and their families to estimate the costs of attending college.
Baltimore, MD (March 13, 2019) – Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement on the passing of former Maryland Governor Harry Hughes:
“I join my fellow Marylanders in mourning the passing of former Maryland Governor Harry Hughes.
Baltimore, MD (February 8, 2019)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement on the legislation in the Maryland General Assembly that would grant Johns Hopkins University the authority to establish a police force:
Baltimore, MD (February 7, 2019)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Frank Robinson:
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-7) and U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today reintroduced The Harriet Tubman Tribute Act, bipartisan legislation that directs the Secretary of the Treasury to place the likeness of Harriet Tubman on $20 Federal Reserve notes printed after December 31, 2020.