I was gratified to recently partake in the retirement celebration for Mr. Andre Terry after a 31-year career in the United States Capitol. Mr. Terry has worn many hats in his decades of service to the People, most recently working as an elevator mechanic, but having also been a

It is that time of year, when our nation’s students prepare to celebrate graduation and embark on their next journey.

Whether you are graduating high school, undergraduate, further graduate or doctoral studies — congratulations, Class of 2024!

#Graduation #ClassOf2024

What an honor it was this week to have Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to stop by the Morgan State University Board of Regents meeting to say hello to all in attendance. Aside from being a native #Baltimorean she was also the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Public Service degree

#OTD , we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown vs. Board of Education that Thurgood Marshall argued. The unanimous decision made racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore’s native son, touched the lives

In #May , we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Today and every day, let us celebrate the invaluable contributions and heritage of AANHPI communities.

My U.S. House floor remarks below calling to #StopAsianHate still hold true – we

#ICYMI , this past week I hosted a Community Discussion in Turner Station. I grew up as a young person in this community of hardworking citizens, and gladly welcomed this strong community into Maryland’s 7th Congressional District in this Congress.

I am proud to be their

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#Maryland #PrimaryElection #PrimaryElection Day #primaryelection2024

Happy Mother's Day! #MothersDay #motherhood #love #faith #beauty #strength #family #grace

While Turner Station is new to Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, it is not new to me.

It was fulfilling to return to the community I grew up in as a young person and host a Community Discussion with residents to converse on pertinent issues in their neighborhoods.

Thank

I’m really happy to announce Spencer Seergae as the winner of our 2024 Congressional Art Competition! Spencer is in 12th grade at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts and his winning work of art is entitled, “Presence.”

This year’s competition consisted of submissions

I was happy to attend a few days ago the installation of Reverend Dr. Walter Thomas Jr. as he assumed the reins of leadership at the New Psalmist Baptist Church from his dad, Bishop Walter S. Thomas Sr., continuing a great tradition of religious leadership.

Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Our teachers do so much to elevate us and are owed our collective thanks for their work in the classroom inspiring the next generation of leaders.
 
#NationalTeacherAppreciationDay #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #Education

This past week, I joined the Amalgamated Transit Union’s (ATU) International Black Caucus for their annual conference. This Union has an unquestionable history of championing transit workers across our nation.

In the #Congress , I have worked tirelessly to steer federal

I urge you to join me in getting out the word that our postal carriers are facing severe threats, assaults, and robberies often at gunpoint from criminals looking to find ways to steal our checks and personal information out of the mail. I am a proud cosponsor of bipartisan

Recently, I joined the Catholic Charities of Baltimore to break ground on a $32 million Intergenerational Center in #WestBaltimore . This facility will serve as an invaluable community hub providing programs and opportunities for people of all ages and entire families in one

This week, I met with the Maryland Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) for their annual legislative day on Capitol Hill. 

As someone who recognizes the ugly effects of Islamophobia, I appreciate the advocacy of these Marylanders and the perspectives they

I was elated to celebrate breaking ground on SquashWise’s new Youth and Community Center at the site of the old Greyhound Terminal on N. Howard Street.

This center will allow the organization to quadruple the number of students they support through tutoring, college visits,

The Economic Inclusion Conference at Baltimore’s Coppin State University is an exceptional opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs of all races, ethnicities, and cultures to connect with small business owners, exhibitors, and take part in educational sessions.

As a Member of the

Throughout the month of May we are recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. Just last month in April, shortly before #Passover , I sat down with concerned Rabbis from the Orthodox Jewish community. We had an opportunity to discuss a number of pertinent issues.

It was

As the Congressional Art Competition comes to an end, I am happy to announce we received 26 submissions this year! 15 came from Baltimore City Public Schools, 8 from Baltimore County Public Schools, 2 from private schools, and 1 from a homeschooled student.

It is encouraging to