119th Congress

Olszewski Introduces Amendments to Protect Congressional Funding Authority
November 12, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, D.C.) — Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski last night introduced two amendments to the Senate-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) that would prevent President Trump and his Administration from unilaterally canceling funding approved by Congress.
Maryland Delegation Members Press for Update on State’s Army Corps Infrastructure Projects Following Administration’s Threat to Withhold Funding
November 5, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) pressed the Trump Administration for answers regarding the status of infrastructure projects in Maryland led by the U.S.

Issues: Congress Energy
Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA to Immediately Release Full November SNAP BenefitsMaryland Delegation Members Press USDA to Immediately Release Full November SNAP Benefits
November 5, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today,  U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, April McClain Delaney, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, and Jamie Raskin and U.S.

Issues: Economy Health
Olszewski Applauds Bipartisan Framework to End Government Shutdown
November 4, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today released the following statement in response to a bipartisan proposal aimed at temporarily extending and reforming federal healthcare subsidies:
“We can compromise without compromising our values – but doing so requires a willingness to talk and listen to one another.
Issues: Congress
Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access
October 16, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, April McClain Delaney, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, and Jamie Raskin and U.S.

Issues: Congress
Olszewski Demands Immediate Action as Trump Administration Begins Mass Layoffs of Federal Workers
October 10, 2025
Press Release

(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski again called for passage of his legislation to protect furloughed federal workers from termination during the government shutdown amid reports that the Trump Administration has begun mass layoffs at multiple agencies, making our country less safe and weakening essential public services.

Issues: Congress
Olszewski Issues Statement on Reported Israel-Hamas Agreement
October 9, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on a reported agreement between Hamas and Israel:
“As we enter the third year of the devastating war in Gaza, reports of a potential agreement that could finally lead to peace and stability in the region are extremely encouraging.  I commend the Administration for the diplomatic efforts that have led to this hopeful development.
While difficult challenges remain to be addressed  – including the disarmame
Maryland Delegation Members Release Statement on Administration’s Partisan Move to Cancel Funding for Maryland Energy and Infrastructure Projects
October 3, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today members of the Maryland Congressional delegation, including U.S. Representatives  Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.)released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) partisan move to cancel federal funding for infrastructure and energy projects across Maryland:

Issues: Energy
Government Shutdown FAQ

What a Government Shutdown Means for You

Starting October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a “shutdown” caused by a lapse in funding. I am working hard to make sure that Congress passes a funding bill to re-open the federal government as soon as possible. Below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding federal government programs and services during a shutdown. For more details on the effects of a shutdown, read here. 

Olszewski to Introduce SAFE Act to Shield Federal Workers from Trump Administration Layoffs During Potential Shutdown
September 26, 2025
Press Release

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) today will introduce the Securing Assurance for Federal Employees (SAFE) Act to block the Trump Administration from carrying out mass federal layoffs during a potential government shutdown if Congress fails to pass a spending bill by Tuesday.