Press Releases

Olszewski Announces Federal Funding Info Sessions After Securing $15 Million for Second District Projects in 2026
February 9, 2026
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(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski announced a series of federal funding information sessions for community stakeholders after securing more than $15 million for local projects in Maryland’s Second Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations bills.
In his first year in Congress, Congressman Olszewski successfully secured funding for 14 community projects through Community Project Funding — formerly known as earmarks — which provides direct federal investment to state and local governments and eligible nonprofit organiz
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.

Issues: Congress Economy
Olszewski to Vote - Again - Against ICE Funding Without Safeguards
February 3, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski issued the following statement ahead of his vote against a two-week extension of funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP):

Issues: Congress
Olszewski Supports Bipartisan Funding Bill Delivering $4.17 Million for Second District Infrastructure Projects
January 23, 2026
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Olszewski Supports Bipartisan Funding Bill Delivering $4.17 Million for Second District Infrastructure Projects
(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski today voted in support of a bipartisan $1.2 trillion federal funding bill that includes $4.17 million in targeted investments for projects across Maryland’s Second Congressional District.
The three-bill appropriations “minibus” covers the federal Departments of Labor; Health and Human Services; Education; Defense; Transportation; and Housing and Urban Development.
Olszewski Issues Statement Ahead of “No” Vote on ICE Funding
January 22, 2026
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(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski issued the following statement ahead of his vote against legislation to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency:
“I refuse to support legislation that allows ICE to continue operating without accountability. 
Under the Trump Administration, ICE repeatedly engages in actions that undermine public trust, including wrongful arrests, deportations of U.S.
Olszewski, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Fast-Track College Completion and Lower Costs
January 15, 2026
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(Washington, DC) — Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) and Representative James Moylan (R-Guam) introduced bipartisan legislation to lower college costs and increase graduation rates nationwide.
Issues: Education
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
Congressman Johnny Olszewski Secures $2.9 Million for Second District Constituents in First Year
January 9, 2026
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(Towson, MD) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski announced today that he and his team returned more than $2.9 million from federal agencies directly to constituents of Maryland’s Second Congressional District during his first year in office.
Issues: Congress Economy
New Dems Release Workforce & Education Agenda to Empower the Next Generation
January 9, 2026
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Today, the New Democrat Coalition Workforce & Education Working Group, led by Education Task Force Chair Johnny Olszewski, Working Group Chair Frank Mrvan (IN-01), and (MD-02) and Apprenticeship & Training Task Force Chair Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the Coalition’s Workforce & Education Agenda, the New Dems’ plan to empower the next generation of American workers to achieve their potential with world-class K-12 education, concrete pathways to good-paying jobs, and robust support throughout thei

Issues: Education
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