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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Thursday July 31, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Alsobrooks, Lummis Introduce BIPARTISAN U-FIGHT Act in the Senate
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Lummis Introduce BIPARTISAN U-FIGHT Act in the Senate The U-FIGHT Act will expand access to early screening, detection, and intervention methods for those diagnosed with uterine fibroids * As reported in The Hill, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) introduced the bipartisan Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (U-FIGHT)  more

Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on the Cancellation of the IRS Direct File Program
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on the Cancellation of the IRS Direct File Program * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today after reports (link is external) that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has cancelled the Direct File program: "Interna  more

Senator Alsobrooks Votes to Block Arm Sales to Israel and Calls for Large-Scale Expansion of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Senator Alsobrooks Votes to Block Arm Sales to Israel and Calls for Large-Scale Expansion of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Tonight, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted for Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, S.J.Res 34 and S.J.Res.41, to block sales of 1,000 pound bombs and automatic rifles to Israel in light of the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Earlier this week Senato  more

Statement from Congressman Johnny Olszewski on the Urgent Need for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Johnny Olszewski on the Urgent Need for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza * "As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, the images of widespread suffering--especially among innocent civilians and children--are heartbreaking and demand urgent action. I remain steadfast in my support for Israel's right to defend itself and its people from acts of terror, including  more

Van Hollen Bills to Improve Homebuying Process for Veterans Included in Bipartisan Housing Package Approved by Key Committee
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Bills to Improve Homebuying Process for Veterans Included in Bipartisan Housing Package Approved by Key Committee * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced the Committee's approval of two of his bills to help more veterans achieve homeownership as part of the ROAD to Housing Act - a bipartisan le  more