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(Washington, DC) – Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, along with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced today that three Maryland-based community financial institutions will receive a combined $86.6 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) to help low-income and minority borrowers. Funded through the […]

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger voted to deliver new federal funding for police in Maryland and across the country by supporting a 4-bill package that will also improve law enforcement training and accountability. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate for consideration.   Ruppersberger, a former prosecutor, has a strong and consistent record in support of law enforcement, from funding pay raises for police as […]

(Washington, DC) - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger joined his Team Maryland colleagues -- U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen as well as Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) today in urging U.S. Department of Commerce leadership to initiate a new benchmark stock assessment for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population, in line with the recommendations of leading scientists and […]

(Washington, DC) – Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger was named a “Friend of Farm Bureau” by the Maryland Farm Bureau for his steadfast support of Maryland agriculture and American consumers during the 117th Congress. Members of the Bureau presented him with the award in his Capitol Hill office on Tuesday. Congressman Ruppersberger was nominated for the award by the Maryland chapter and approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of Directors. Honorees are selected based […]

(Washington, DC) - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, along with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen as well as Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.),  today announced a new federal grant of $800,000 for the restoration of oyster reefs that are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. The new funding for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources comes through NOAA Fisheries to support the […]

(Washington, DC) – Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger was honored last week as a 2022 Champion of Science by The Science Coalition (TSC), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 of the nation’s leading public and private research institutions. The award recognizes members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their commitment to federally-funded,  fundamental research. Congressman Ruppersberger was nominated for the award by Johns Hopkins University and […]

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) announced $3,913,553 to help provide schools and libraries on the Eastern Shore and in Baltimore with the tools and services they need to enhance internet connectivity. These funds were provided by the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund, which the lawmakers worked […]

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.), announced $597,900.90 in federal funding for Baltimore firefighters and first responders. The funding will help fire departments, state fire training academies, and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations enhance their response capabilities and better protect the health and safety of the […]

(Washington, DC)  - Today, Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin as well as Congressmen John Sarbanes and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.), announced $1.2 million to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance for survivors of dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, among other forms of domestic violence. This funding comes from the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program, administered by the Department of […]

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) announced $2,844,230 in federal funding to support projects at museums, libraries, and educational institutions across Maryland. The funding, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), comes from annual appropriations legislation and the American Rescue Plan, both of which the lawmakers […]

Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Summary The recently elected Members joined seated members for the start of the 117th United States Congress. Link Read Mor […]

Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Summary New members of the 117th United States Congress participated in the oath of office ceremony. Link Read Mor […]

117th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Summary The 117th Congress will convene on January 3, 2021, and will conclude on January 3, 2023. Link Read Mor […]