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October 10, 2025

(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

October 9, 2025
(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

October 3, 2025

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

September 26, 2025

(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.


September 19, 2025

(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on his support of H.Res. 719:

“The death of Charlie Kirk is a profound tragedy, not only for his family and supporters, but also for the democratic values upon which our nation was built.

Issues: Congress

September 19, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) released the following statement on U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s letter to Governor Wes Moore regarding the reconstruction of the Key Bridge:


September 19, 2025
(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

September 17, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain its greenhouse gas emissions “endangerment finding,” a 2009 landmark determination that climate pollution endangers public health and welfare.

Issues: Energy

September 5, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

(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