119th Congress

Olszewski Issues Statement Following Reported Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
June 21, 2025
Press Release

(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement following President Donald Trump's announcement of targeted strikes in Iran:

"Iran – a known state sponsor of terrorism –  must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. To date, I have received no actionable intelligence suggesting Iran’s nuclear weapon capabilities were imminent.

Olszewski Reaffirms Support for Israel Amid Targeted Attacks on Iran
June 13, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, this morning issued the following statement on Israel’s targeted attacks on Iran:
“I reaffirm my support for the State of Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, and its right to defend itself against threats to its security and its people.
Olszewski Introduces Bill to Address Housing Loss Across U.S.
June 12, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) today introduced legislation to address the housing loss epidemic across the United States. The Federal Inquiry into the Nature and Documentation (FIND) of Housing Loss Act of 2025 will — for the first time — enable decision makers for to track housing loss through a national rate similar to unemployment.
Millions of Americans lose their homes each year to foreclosure, disaster and, most frequently, eviction as rents nationwide fail to keep pace with wages.
Issues: Economy
House Passes Olszewski’s Bipartisan Bill to Connect Skilled Workers to Jobs
June 3, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) — The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) that will ensure small businesses have access to information about Career and Technical Education programs and can, more importantly, hire accomplished and competent CTE graduates. The Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 now heads to the U.S.
Issues: Economy Education
Olszewski, Jacobs Lead Letter On U.S. Role in Peace Negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda
June 2, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, are requesting clarity from the Administration on the U.S. role in the peace negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The lawmakers sent a letter to Massad Boulos, the State Department Senior Advisor for Africa, who is leading U.S. negotiations between the U.S.
House Passes Olszewski’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Ports from Chinese Infiltration
May 23, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation introduced by Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) to check Chinese control and influence at ports around to the country.
FY26 Community Project Submissions
FY26 Community Project Funding Requests Submitted to Committee:

Agriculture Rural Development FDA (AG)

Project Recipient:  McDaniel College
Project Name: Enhancing Nursing Education with Advanced Simulation and Skills Equipment and Technology
Project Location:  200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Requested Amount: $829,952

Olszewski Votes Against GOP Tax Bill After Marathon Debate Session
May 22, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski voted this morning against a massive bill backed by President Donald Trump that would fund tax cuts for the wealthy by increasing costs for the middle class, slashing critical healthcare and food assistance programs, and adding more than $3 trillion to the federal debt. The Republican budget reconciliation bill, which totaled 1,116 pages, passed in a 215-214-1 vote and now heads to the U.S.
Issues: Economy
Olszewski Amendment Targets Medicaid Work Requirements
May 21, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Johnny Olszewski this morning introduced an amendment to the Republican budget reconciliation bill that would guarantee jobs are available to satisfy proposed work requirements for the Medicaid program. The misguided and unnecessary work requirements are part of Republicans’ plans to cut $300 billion in Medicaid to offset tax credits for the wealthy.
Olszewski offered the amendment during a marathon hearing before the House Rules Committee that began at 1 a.m.
Issues: Economy
Olszewski Issues Statement on Passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly
May 21, 2025
Press Release

(Washington, DC) — Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia, who served as the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee:

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman Gerry Connolly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his devoted staff, and the people of Virginia’s 11th District as they grieve this heartbreaking loss.