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December 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), introduced the Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the implementation of policies that advance early childhood development internationally.


November 26, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski and Sarah Elfreth and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced the authorization of up to $7,229,850 in federal funding to support the rehabilitation of the Piney Run Watershed Dam to mitigate the risk of breaches.


November 19, 2025

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met to discuss continued federal efforts to support Bay restoration and the goals of the revised “Beyond 2025” watershed agreement.


November 12, 2025
(Washington, D.C.) — Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski last night introduced two amendments to the Senate-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) that would prevent President Trump and his Administration from unilaterally canceling funding approved by Congress.

November 5, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) pressed the Trump Administration for answers regarding the status of infrastructure projects in Maryland led by the U.S.

Issues: Congress Energy

November 5, 2025

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

November 4, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today released the following statement in response to a bipartisan proposal aimed at temporarily extending and reforming federal healthcare subsidies:
“We can compromise without compromising our values – but doing so requires a willingness to talk and listen to one another.
Issues: Congress

October 16, 2025

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, April McClain Delaney, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, and Jamie Raskin and U.S.

Issues: Congress

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.
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