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@Call_Me_Dutch

U.S. Congressman serving Maryland's 2nd District. Member of House Appropriations Committee. Loves all things Baltimore esp. the Ravens, Orioles and crabs.

Washington, DC
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Joined May 2011
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Dec 18

    After meeting w/ progressive leaders in , including members of , I have agreed to support a Select Committee on a . Looking forward to working with them to save our planet from the catastrophic consequences of climate change.

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  2. Retweeted
    Dec 22

    Because of the , millions of survivors who rely on programs funded by the Violence Against Women Act will not have the resources they need to stay safe right before the holidays. Shame on this President.

    Violence Against Women Act to expire with government shutdown
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  3. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    will work w/ to develop the new Purple Line corridor thanks to a grant. Thanks to for supporting this proposal.

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  4. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    You own the shutdown—your own words, . The Senate UNANIMOUSLY passed a bipartisan solution to avoid a shutdown. Then you threw another temper tantrum and convinced the House to ignore that compromise.

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  5. Dec 21

    Make no mistake, when your party has control of the White House, Senate and House -- YOU own the shutdown. No one else. I'm ready to do my job on behalf of 800,000+ employees who will go without pay over the holidays.

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  6. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    On the Senate floor with to ask McConnell to bring our bill to guarantee back pay for furloughed federal workers to a vote. Federal workers deserve to know that if the Trump Shutdown happens they won’t be punished.

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  7. Dec 21

    For the past two years, I've told family, friends, colleagues and constituents that I sleep better at night knowing that James is the Secretary of Defense. Last night, I had nightmares. Read more of my thoughts on here:

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  8. Dec 21

    Effort by + my conservative colleagues to establish stricter SNAP work requirements is just plain mean. Their plan would hurt more than 70,000 Americans who are already working hard, not to mention undermining the will of Congress.

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  9. Retweeted
    Dec 19
    Replying to

    Thank you for your steadfast support of the !

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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    Thank you to the members of Congress, including the entire MD delegation, who voted for the National Quantum Initiative which will support groundbreaking research at UMD and across the country in quantum info sciences!

    , , and 7 others
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  11. Dec 20

    Proud to have supported meaningful criminal justice reforms under the bipartisan . In addition to revising draconian sentencing guidelines, it prioritizes rehabilitation, reducing recidivism rates and the huge costs to American taxpayers. Time to get smart on crime.

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  12. Dec 20

    Couldn't agree more w/ my friend . The indictments released today are further evidence of China's assault on American companies. We must hold them accountable.

    International coalition condemning Chinese cyber-enabled economic espionage is a good first step. Next: Sanctions on Chinese companies benefiting from stolen IP. (And passing ’s Cyber Deterrence and Response Act!) LINK:
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  13. Dec 19

    Proud to have helped send to the President’s desk today. So many Americans living w/ this terrible disease - including 110,000 in MD - not to mention the devastating impact on caregivers + family. This bill will make a difference.

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  14. Dec 19

    Once again signed on to 's to guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. Equal work deserves ! Looking forward to voting on this in the 116th.

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  15. Dec 19

    We must work harder + faster to become carbon-neutral. The consequences of waiting any longer are too great for our environment, our economy and our security. My full statement in support of a select committee on here:

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  16. Dec 18

    Pleased to hear admin is set to ban bump stock. Now Congress needs to act to remove any question. We need to do more to stop mass shootings and reduce the carnage. There’s no legit need for these devices.

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  17. Dec 18

    Replying to @Call_Me_Dutch @indivisible410 @indivisibletows
    Any comment on the no vote on Yemen? Or are we just gonna pretend like you didn't sell out ????
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  18. Retweeted
    Dec 18

    Excited to see my Maryland Members of Congress support this week!

    BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. House just announced it will consider the this week. We need your voice! Ask your representatives to urge passage on this critical legislation.
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  19. Dec 18

    's Michael and Lynn helped celebrate the retirement of Joanne Williams, director of Department of Aging last night in . Joanne has served a remarkable 36 years in county government and we thank her for her service!

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  20. Retweeted
    Dec 17

    This January, , and are looking forward to restoring trust, transparency, and civility within our government for the American people. Check out the profile with :

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