Press Releases

Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student

December 6, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Elijah Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes yesterday met with the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Chair Linda Gooden and USM Chancellor Bob Caret.

Issues:
Education

In Capitol Hill Meeting, Maryland Federal Delegation Calls on GM CEO Mary Barra to Reconsider Closing White Marsh Facility

December 5, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Elijah Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger and John Sarbanes (All D-Md.) met Wednesday evening with General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra in an effort to gain clarity and reverse the decision to close the GM facility at White Marsh.

Issues:
Economy, Labor

Maryland Lawmakers Call General Motors Closure Announcement “Poor Corporate Citizenship”

December 3, 2018 Press Release

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressmen Elijah Cummings, C.A.

Issues:
Economy, Labor

Cummings Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

December 1, 2018 Press Release

Baltimore, MD (December 1, 2018)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush:

Cummings Issues Statement on Report Finding No Hostile Activity on Maryland’s Election Systems

November 29, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. (November 29, 2018)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement in response to a report announcing the results of a review of Maryland’s election systems:

Issues:
Civil Rights, National Security

Cummings Statement Celebrating Thanksgiving

November 22, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Cummings Statement Commemorating Veterans Day

November 11, 2018 Press Release
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), today released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day
Issues:
Veterans

Cummings Encourages Marylanders to Sign Up for Health Insurance

November 1, 2018 Press Release

Baltimore, MD (October 31, 2018) – Congressman Elijah E.

Issues:
Healthcare

Maryland Congressional Team Announces $2.5 Million Grant to Fight Heroin and Other Illegal Opioids Statewide

October 26, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Elijah E. Cummings, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, John K. Delaney and Jamie Raskin (All D-Md.) have announced that the Maryland State Police will receive a grant of $2,544,800 through the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to support law enforcement agencies in combating the illegal manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription opioids.

Cummings Mourns the Loss of Senator Joseph Tydings

October 9, 2018 Press Release

Baltimore, MD (October 9, 2018) – Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), today issued a statement following the passing of former United States Senator Joseph Tydings from Maryland. 

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