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Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2016) – Today, Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings, Chris Van Hollen, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-MD) marked the National Day of Action for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention at Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore.
Washington, D.C. (June 23, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in Fisher v. Texas:
Washington, D.C. (June 23, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the verdict in State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson:
Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement after joining House Democrats to stage a sit-in against congressional inaction on gun violence:
“Every year, tens of thousands of Americans die as a result of gun violence. In some states, firearms take more lives than car accidents.
Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the tragic mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida:
“The shooting in Orlando was a tragic act of hatred and terror, and I grieve for the victims of this senseless crime and their loved ones.
Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the passing of boxing legend and human rights activist Muhammad Ali:
“My prayers are with Muhammad Ali’s friends and family as they mourn his death.
Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) sent a letter to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan urging him to act on his commitment to examine barriers affecting formerly-incarcerated Marylanders.
Washington, D.C. (May 27, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement recognizing Memorial Day:
“I feel a strong sense of gratitude when I think of the fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate price to defend our nation.
Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the verdict in State of Maryland v. Edward Nero:
Washington, D.C. – Members from communities that have been hardest hit by the growing opioid crisis joined together today to introduce legislation calling for more than $1 billion in funding to combat the epidemic. Led by Representatives Elijah E.