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U.S. Representative from Maryland's 7th District, dedicated to serving and empowering the people I’m sworn to represent. RT's and Follows are not endorsements.

Baltimore, MD
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 19

    We all should be able to agree that in the United States of America, we will not intentionally separate children from their parents. We will not do that. We are better than that! We are so much better!

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  2. Dec 24

    I want to wish everyone a festive, happy, and healthy holiday season! During this week of celebration, I ask that we think of everything with which we have been blessed, and to consider those who are less fortunate. Season’s Greetings, and Happy New Year!

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  3. Dec 23

    Our nation’s public servants working or furloughed during this shutdown deserve the peace of mind of knowing they will be paid. I am pleased to cosponsor and support bipartisan legislation in the House that ensures federal employees affected by a shutdown receive retroactive pay.

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  4. Dec 21

    However, the President and Congressional Republicans decided to proceed with this shutdown because of the President's demand that taxpayers foot the bill for his border wall; the same wall the President promised the American people they would not have to pay to build.

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  5. Dec 21

    This shutdown was completely avoidable, and Congressional Democrats offered multiple options to keep the government open.

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  6. Dec 21

    At midnight, President Trump and Congressional Republicans forced the government to partially shut down. Because of this shutdown, over 800,000 federal employees will go without pay over the holiday season. Read my full statement:

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  7. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    NEWS ALERT: Ranking Member and call on to immediately address security vulnerabilities. Read More ⬇️

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  8. Dec 20

    The Trump administration’s proposal for stricter SNAP work requirements would hurt over 700,000 Americans. Congress already rejected harsher SNAP work requirements when we passed the . The Trump administration should not take food assistance away from those who need it.

    The Trump administration sets out to accomplish what farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance.
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  9. Dec 20

    The MERCY Act takes a strong step toward eliminating this barbaric practice, to ensure our youth have a chance to be rehabilitated and become contributing members of their communities.

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  10. Dec 20

    I am pleased that my bill, The MERCY Act, was included in the final bill. Compounding incarceration with solitary confinement can break a young person’s spirit beyond repair, and it can have devastating long-term impacts on their mental and physical health.

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  11. Dec 20

    Today, I voted in favor of the First Step Act. This bill – as its name states – is just the beginning of needed reforms to our federal criminal justice system. Read my full statement:

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  12. Dec 19

    Through supporting social justice initiatives in their backyard, the continue to prove their commitment to the Baltimore community.

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  13. Dec 19

    The $500,000 that the have donated to organizations in the Baltimore area this past month is remarkable. I thank the players and the team for their contributions.

    The Baltimore Ravens organization and its players announce an additional $200,000 in donations distributed to nine different Baltimore-area organizations through the team’s Social Justice Program. More on the recipients and our Social Justice Program:
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  14. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    NEWS ALERT: Today, Ranking Member sent 51 letters to the and others insisting on full compliance with previous GOP document requests. Full Release:

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  15. Dec 18

    Congratulations to Max Hollis & Jeff Yang of ! Max & Jeff are the winners of the 2018 . Their app informs people of the atmospheric conditions in their communities to increases public awareness about the impact of pollution.

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  16. 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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  17. Dec 16

    I was on with this morning! Check out my interview here:

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  18. Retweeted
    Dec 16

    “The American people want us to help them not to hurt them!They want us to improve things within our government.”-

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  19. Retweeted
    Dec 16

    “I think we must let do his job with his investigation, then we will take a look at what he finds. But the evidence is certainly pilling up and the knows that.”

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  20. Retweeted
    Dec 16

    “I’m hoping that comes before Congress and tells the American people what has happened. The American people want transparency and integrity.”

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  21. Retweeted
    Dec 16

    “I plan to run our committee like a federal courtroom. I want to have civility and transparency during the hearings.”

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