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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
July 14, 2026
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WASHINGTON – Maryland Congressional Delegation members – 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.) – are calling out the Trump Administration’s attempts to undermine and politicize the federal grant-making process.

Issues: Congress Economy
Olszewski's Bipartisan Vacant Housing Bill to Become Law
July 10, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – Bipartisan legislation led by first-term Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski to help convert vacant and blighted properties into attainable housing will become his first to be enacted into law.
The Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments (RESIDE) Act was included in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation broadly supported by lawmakers from both parties to increase the nation's housing supply, revitalize vacant properties, and help lower housing costs for working families.
Issues: Economy
Olszewski-Led Bill to Lower Housing Costs Passes Congress, Blocked by Trump
June 24, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation co-led by Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski to help convert vacant and blighted properties into attainable housing.
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House Passes Bipartisan Olszewski-Wied Bill to Streamline Small Businesses Contracting
June 23, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressmen Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) and Tony Wied (R-WI) to help small businesses — including those owned by women, veterans, and entrepreneurs in economically disadvantaged communities — better compete for federal contracts. The Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026 passed the House by voice vote and now heads to the U.S.
Issues: Economy
Committee Passes Bipartisan Olszewski- Wied Bill to Streamline Contracting Process for Small Businesses
May 20, 2026
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(WASHINGTON, DC) — The U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee today voted to advance bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressmen Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) and Tony Wied (R-WI) to help small businesses — including those owned by women, veterans, and entrepreneurs in economically disadvantaged communities — compete more effectively for federal government contracts.

Issues: Economy
House Passes Bill Co-Lead by Olszewski to Close Attainable Housing Shortage
May 20, 2026
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(WASHINGTON, DC) — The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation co-led by Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski to address the nation’s attainable housing shortage.
Issues: Economy
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.

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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