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October 21, 2026

(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) tomorrow will introduce a constitutional amendment that would establish a national “direct democracy” process, giving Americans a new way to propose and enact federal laws when Congress fails to advance issues with broad public support.

Issues: Congress

October 13, 2026
(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today introduced the ASSURE Act to expand opportunities for eligible Americans to register to vote ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The bill would embed voter registration into everyday interactions with the federal government. Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride joined Olszewski as an original co-sponsor of the legislation. 
With the midterm elections just weeks away, voter registration deadlines are fast approaching across the country.
Issues: Congress

October 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD-02) joined the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (CITI) Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee and the Maryland Delegation in requesting an additional $11 million in funding for mental health support at U.S. Cyber Command following reports of multiple suicides earlier this year.

Issues: Health

October 6, 2026

(Baltimore, MD) — Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today applauded Anduril Industries’ plans to build a new advanced manufacturing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, a $3.7 billion investment expected to create 3,100 direct jobs and more than 10,000 indirect jobs building Virginia-class submarines for the U.S. Navy.


October 1, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Building Resilient Housing Task Force Reps.


October 1, 2026

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of priorities for Baltimore residents, including affordable housing, transportation, public safety, healthcare, and more. 


September 25, 2026

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of issues relating to the Port of Baltimore, including its infrastructure needs, long-term stability, and growth. During the meeting, the lawmakers heard from Port leadership and stakeholders about upcoming modernization projects, investments, general workforce updates, and more.


September 22, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.), in calling for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz to reverse course on the decision to close the USFS Baltimore Field Office and relocate staff outside of Baltimore.

Issues: Energy

September 21, 2026
(Towson, MD) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement after President Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House and confiscated the press credentials of their journalists. The three outlets announced today they are suing the Trump Administration over the ban.
“A free and independent press is fundamental to our democracy.
Issues: Congress

September 18, 2026
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Two bipartisan bills authored by Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, passed the U.S.
Issues: Congress Economy