Press Releases
For More Than Six Decades, Lacks’ Tumor Cells Have Been Used By Researchers in Some of Medicine’s Most Important Breakthroughs
Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) introduced a resolution honoring Henrietta Lacks for her contributions to medical research.
She Would Be The First African American and First Woman to Lead the Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. (February 24, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement nominating Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library Chief Executive Officer Dr. Carla D. Hayden for Librarian of Congress. If confirmed by the U.S.
Updated legislation would provide federal workforce a 5.3% pay raise
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 23, 2015) – Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) joined Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and 31 Members of Congress to introduce legislation in the House to provide a 3.9% raise to federal workers plus 1.4% in lost locality pay.
Washington D.C. (Feb. 23, 2015) – Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings joined U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin and U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Donna F.
Baltimore, MD (February 16, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement in response to Republicans’ threat to block a Supreme Court nomination by President Obama:
Washington, D.C. (January 18, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement honoring the legacy of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2016)— Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement applauding President Obama’s State of the Union address: