Press Releases
Congressman Supported Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s Request for Investigation
Washington, D.C. (August 10, 2016) — Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a report on its “pattern or practice” investigation into allegations of brutality and misconduct by the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD). Following the death of Mr. Freddie Gray in April of last year, Congressman Elijah E.
Washington, D.C. (August 6, 2016)— Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement mourning the passing of Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley:
“I send my thoughts and prayers to Helen’s family and friends as they mourn her passing.
Washington, D.C. (August 6, 2016)— Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement commemorating the 51st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965:
Washington, D.C. (July 31, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) joined Howard County Executive Alan Kittleman on a tour of Main Street Old Ellicott City to assess flood damage caused by yesterday’s storms.
Baltimore, MD (July 19, 2016) – Today, Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings and John Sarbanes (both D-MD) and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawling announced a new agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy, the Maryland Clean Energy Center and the City of Baltimore to increase access to solar energy for low-income households.
Washington, D.C. (July 18, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the verdict in State of Maryland v. Brian Rice:
Dr. Hayden Will Be The First African American and First Woman to Lead the Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. (July 13, 2016) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued a statement on the Senate confirmation of Enoch Pratt Free Library Chief Executive Officer Dr. Carla D. Hayden to be Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden is the first African American and first woman to lead the Library of Congress.
Washington, D.C. (July 8, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the attack on police officers in Dallas, Texas:
Washington, D.C. (July 7, 2016)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement in response to the recent deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile:
Baltimore, MD (July 3, 2016) – Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) released the following statement after the passing of Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Elie Wiesel: