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(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on President Trump’s unprecedented pause on federal funding for critical community programs:

“I believe in consistent and thoughtful leadership that lowers costs for American families. The Trump Administration’s blanket freeze on federal grants, loans and financial aid is a brazen – and seemingly illegal – attack on our democratic norms that will only make life harder for families already struggling with higher costs.

(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski today joined Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and all Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concerns over the Trump Administration’s recent actions that undermine the State Department’s mission, its workforce, and U.S. global leadership.

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski is among nine new members of the Congressions Dads Caucus – a bicameral group united in the fight for family-friendly policies – his office announced today. The caucus is chaired by Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and now includes 45 members, including Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries — and eight other new members in addition to Congressman Olszewski.

(Washington, DC) —  Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on the proposed ceasefire deal to end the 15-month violence in Gaza:

"I am optimistic the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced today will be a first step toward lasting peace in Gaza and thank President Biden and all those who played a role in reaching this historic break-through.