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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Saturday January 24, 2026 ( 9 items )  

At Hearing With Special Counsel Jack Smith, Republicans Peddle Lies as Smith Forcefully Defends Investigations Exposing Trump's Rampant Criminality and Condemns Trump's Retaliation Against Career Staff
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * At Hearing with Special Counsel Jack Smith, Republicans Peddle Lies as Smith Forcefully Defends Investigations Exposing Trump's Rampant Criminality and Condemns Trump's Retaliation Against Career Staff Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, led Democrats in defending former Special Counsel Jack Smith's inv  more

Congressman Harris Delivers $8 Million to Upgrade Eastern Shore Freight Rail Lines
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Delivers $8 Million to Upgrade Eastern Shore Freight Rail Lines * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) delivered $8 million in federal funding for the Enhancing Eastern Shore Freight Rail Growth and Reliability Project, a high-priority infrastructure initiative to repair and upgrade the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Centreville 9 and Chestertown  more

Congressman Harris Delivers $9 Million to Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company for New Fire Station and Equipment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Delivers $9 Million to Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company for New Fire Station and Equipment * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that he delivered $9 million through the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation appropriations bill to upgrade the Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company in Baltimore County, including the construction of   more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE THAT WE ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND THAT THERE IS A FREE AND FAIR ELECTION"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE THAT WE ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND THAT THERE IS A FREE AND FAIR ELECTION" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to press about their commitment to making life better for hardworking Americans taxpayers and ensuring that the upcoming midterm elections are cond  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE THAT WE ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND THAT THERE IS A FREE AND FAIR ELECTION"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE THAT WE ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND THAT THERE IS A FREE AND FAIR ELECTION" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to press about their commitment to making life better for hardworking Americans taxpayers and ensuring that the upcoming midterm elections are conducted fairly across the co  more

Olszewski Supports Bipartisan Funding Bill Delivering $4.17 Million for Second District Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Supports Bipartisan Funding Bill Delivering $4.17 Million for Second District Infrastructure Projects * (Washington, DC) -Congressman Johnny Olszewski today voted in support of a bipartisan $1.2 trillion federal funding bill that includes $4.17 million in targeted investments for projects across Maryland's Second Congressional District. The three-bill appropriations "minibus" covers  more

Ranking Members Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia Demand Answers From FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi After Federal Agents Raid Home of Washington Post Reporter
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia Demand Answers from FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi After Federal Agents Raid Home of Washington Post Reporter Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on the Judiciary and Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government R  more

Ranking Members Raskin, Garcia Demand Answers for Rampant Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Uncovered at FPC Bryan; Announce Congressional Oversight Visit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Garcia Demand Answers for Rampant Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Uncovered at FPC Bryan; Announce Congressional Oversight Visit Ranking Members Detail Retaliation Against Whistleblowers and Inmates, Coddling of Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, and Rampant Sexual Abuse By Federal Prison Staff Ranking Members Also  more

Reps. Mfume & Watson Coleman Reintroduce Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mfume & Watson Coleman Reintroduce Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act This week, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the reintroduction of the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, legislation that would place limits and safeguards on the online market for ammunition. "Since we last introduced this bill, the crisis of mass shootings h  more