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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Thursday June 19, 2025 ( 6 items )  

Alsobrooks, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Federal Tax Credit for Beauty Industry Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Federal Tax Credit for Beauty Industry Small Businesses WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act. This legislation allows beauty industry small businesses, such as hair stylists, barbers, and nail technicians, to qualify   more

Following Trump Attacks on TPS, Van Hollen, 30 Senators Put Forward Bill to Protect TPS and DED Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump Attacks on TPS, Van Hollen, 30 Senators Put Forward Bill to Protect TPS and DED Recipients * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was joined by 30 Senate colleagues in putting forward legislation to provide qualified Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients a path to legal permanent residency. The Senators' reintroduction of this   more

Hoyer Tours YMCA Camp Letts, Touts Federal Investments in Maryland
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Tours YMCA Camp Letts, Touts Federal Investments in Maryland * EDGEWATER, MD -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) recently toured the YMCA Camp Letts to hear directly from local leaders about the critical infrastructure needs of the campsite and how they serve Maryland youth. Congressman Hoyer has long championed improvements to the YMCA's water infrastructure as it continues to improve he  more

In Wake of Political Assassinations in Minnesota and Antisemitic Violence in Colorado and D.C., Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers on Gutting of Counterterrorism Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * In Wake of Political Assassinations in Minnesota and Antisemitic Violence in Colorado and D.C., Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers on Gutting of Counterterrorism Infrastructure Trump Administration Has Demolished America's Capacity to Prevent and Respond to Terrorism * Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Mem  more

Maryland Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration for Allegany, Garrett Counties Following Destructive Floods
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration for Allegany, Garrett Counties Following Destructive Floods * WASHINGTON - Today, the Maryland Congressional Delegation - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Andy Harris, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Ols  more

Ranking Member Raskin Demands Investigation of FBI's Role in Unlawful Detention of Senator Padilla
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands Investigation of FBI's Role in Unlawful Detention of Senator Padilla Raskin Presses Director Kash Patel for Answers After Agents Pin Down and Handcuff a Senator for Asking a Question at a Press Conference--Trump's Most Recent Attack on Congressional Oversight * Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie   more