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Olszewski, Van Hollen Highlight $3.7 Million in Funding Secured for Local Projects Across Carroll County
April 3, 2026
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WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Johnny Olszewski and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) highlighted $3,772,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending in Westminster that they fought to deliver for community projects and education programs at local colleges. This funding is part of the $5,122,000 in total FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending they, along with U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), secured for projects across Carroll County. 

Issues: Economy Education Health
Olszewski to Bring Constituent Facing $12,000 ACA Premium Increase to President’s State of the Union Address
February 23, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) announced that Carroll County resident Michael Zabetakis will be his guest at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress tomorrow night. Zabetakis, a retired electrical engineering technician from Hampstead, is facing a $12,000 annual increase in health insurance premiums following the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.

Issues: Economy Health
Olszewski Announces Launch of Federal Workforce Caucus
February 5, 2026
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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) in announcing the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit-based federal civil service so these dedicated public servants can continue to deliver for the American people without political interference.

Issues: Congress Economy
Olszewski, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S. Critical Mineral Mining Workforce
January 13, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) and U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) were joined by U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Ami Bera (D-CA), and Young Kim (R-CA), as well as Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to better compete with China’s dominance in the critical mineral sector.
Issues: Economy Energy
Congressman Johnny Olszewski Secures $2.9 Million for Second District Constituents in First Year
January 9, 2026
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(Towson, MD) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski announced today that he and his team returned more than $2.9 million from federal agencies directly to constituents of Maryland’s Second Congressional District during his first year in office.
Issues: Congress Economy
Olszewski Votes to Extend Healthcare Tax Credits for Millions of Americans
January 8, 2026
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(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski today helped pass bipartisan legislation to extend healthcare tax credits to 22 million Americans – including more than 1 million Marylanders – insured under the Affordable Care Act.
Issues: Economy Health
Olszewski Supports Funding Bill Delivering At Least $8.2 Million for Second District Public Safety and Infrastructure Projects
January 8, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today voted in support of a bipartisan $38.6 billion funding bill that includes at least $8.2 million in targeted investments for Maryland’s Second District, supporting local law enforcement, crime prevention, and critical infrastructure improvements. The funding is part of an appropriations package covering the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment bills, which passed the House in a 397–28 vote and now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

Issues: Congress Economy Education Energy Health
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
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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
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Transform Vacant Spaces into Homes
September 26, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressmembers Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Maria Salazar (FL-27), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments (RESIDE) Act. The bill aims to create a new pilot program providing local communities with grants to rehabilitate vacant buildings into affordable homes.
 
“As a contagion of housing crisis has spread to nearly every major U.S.
Issues: Economy
Congressman Olszewski Issues Statement on Stop-Gap Budget Vote
September 19, 2025
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(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution that would extend government funding through November 21. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a 217-212 vote and now heads to the U.S.
Issues: Economy