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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
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
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $1.1 Million to Support Students at Baltimore-Area Community Colleges
September 5, 2025
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives  Johnny Olszewski and Kweisi Mfume and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $1,127,448 in federal funding for community colleges in Baltimore City and Baltimore County to support low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities as they pursue their degree.

Issues: Economy Education
Congressman Olszewski Votes No On Energy Funding Bill That Raises Costs for Consumers
September 4, 2025
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(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski today voted against legislation that slashes clean energy funding by nearly half and cancels billions in job-generating infrastructure projects while raising utility costs for Maryland families. The $57.3 billion Energy and Water 
Aappropriations bill for 2026 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a 214-213 vote and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

Issues: Economy Energy
Olszewski Votes – Again – Against Massive GOP Tax Bill
July 3, 2025
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(Washington, DC) – For the second time, U.S. Congressman Johnny Olszewski today voted  against a massive bill that  funds tax cuts for the wealthy by increasing costs for the middle class, slashes critical healthcare and food assistance programs, and adds more than $3 trillion to the federal debt.
Issues: Economy
Olszewski Introduces Bill to Address Housing Loss Across U.S.
June 12, 2025
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(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) today introduced legislation to address the housing loss epidemic across the United States. The Federal Inquiry into the Nature and Documentation (FIND) of Housing Loss Act of 2025 will — for the first time — enable decision makers for to track housing loss through a national rate similar to unemployment.
Millions of Americans lose their homes each year to foreclosure, disaster and, most frequently, eviction as rents nationwide fail to keep pace with wages.
Issues: Economy