119th Congress

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.
Olszewski: Owings Mills Student Wins Congressional Art Contest for Second District
May 28, 2025
Press Release

(Towson, MD ) – U.S. Congressman Johnny Olszewski today announced Joshua Turner, an Owings Mills resident and junior at Gilman School in Baltimore, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Contest for Maryland’s Second District. Turner submitted an oil painting titled “Velma” that depicts Turner’s grandmother, a Jamaican immigrant, as she listens to music from a record player through wired headphones. The piece will be displayed in 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.

Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Meet on Defending Federal Investments, Services for Maryland
May 13, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Thursday, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met to discuss their efforts to defend federal investments for Maryland’s priorities and ensure constituents can continue to access essential public services. Their meeting came as Congress moves into appropriations season and following the Trump Administration’s release of its “skinny” budget proposal the week before last.

Olszewski Issues Statement on Reported Dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
May 8, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski this evening issued the following statement on the reported dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden:
“President Trump’s  reportedly callous dismissal of Carla Hayden is a disgraceful disservice to all Americans. We must call this out for what it is: an attack on our democratic norms and yet another effort to replace dedicated public servants with MAGA allies.
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Issues: Congress
Olszewski Issues Statement on Trump 2026 Budget Plan
May 2, 2025
Press Release
(Washington, DC) – Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget, which cuts domestic investments by upwards of $163 billion, or 23 percent of current levels.
“Not surprisingly, this budget is ruinous for middle class families and will do absolutely nothing to make good on President Trump’s promise to lower costs for Americans. In fact, it will do the exact opposite. It’s an exclamation mark on his disastrous vision of a federal government by the rich, for the rich.”

 

Issues: Economy