WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.-8), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, have introduced the "Stateless Protection Act," bicameral legislation establishing a new protected status, permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship for stateless individuals residing in the United States. These vulnerable indiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) announced that they have secured $82,945,902 in direct federal funding for local projects across the Baltimore region within the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding legislation, which they voted to pass yesterday. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from public safety to infrastructure impr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement following House passage of the 2023 Fiscal Year Omnibus legislation, announcing over $16,125,150 in Community Project Funding for Fifth District priorities. This total is in addition to the more than $13,000,000 that Congressman Hoyer secured for projects in the Fifth District in the FY22 Omnibus. The House Committee on A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Dec. 23, 2022: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House passed an omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023. "Today, Congress fulfilled one of its most basic responsibilities: to fund our government and keep it working For the People. I was proud to bring a sweeping, bipartisan omnibus package to the Floor with full-yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a $1.7 trillion, 12-bill government funding package for the rest of the 2023 fiscal year, including more than $28.3 million for specific projects in the Baltimore region requested by Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger. The "omnibus" spending bill funds every corner of the federal government, making key new investments in medica more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) issued the following statement today after voting to pass the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, legislation to reform and modernize the Electoral Count Act of 1887, in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus spending package: "Today, Congress came together to strengthen the Electoral Count Act's defenses against any future attemp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) voted to pass a bipartisan federal funding package that provides relief for families from the rising costs of living, creates good-paying jobs and advances critical Maryland priorities. The Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus spending package funds programs that create a more equitable and sustainable future. The package incorporates legislation Congressman Sarba more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: Congressman David Trone (MD-06) voted to pass a government funding package to bolster local economies, help working families with the cost of living, create American jobs, and provide crucial help for those suffering from mental health and addiction. The FY23 funding bill is now headed to President Biden's desk to become law. "Today, the House passed crucial funding for the country and deli more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: Congressman David Trone's (MD-06) Fighting Emerging Narcotics Through Additional Nations to Yield Lasting (FENTANYL) Results Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden through the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation will increase global cooperation in the fight against synthetic drug trafficking. The measure was co-led by Congressman Mike McCaul (R-TX). Earlie more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: Congressman Trone's (MD-06) water infrastructure requests were signed into law by President Biden through the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will authorize crucial investments in America's ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems, and includes $20 million in Trone-requested federal funding authorizations for local projects in Brunswick a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Dec. 23, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding freedom of the press and his recent meeting with journalist Rana Ayyub. "Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democracy, and we must do all we can to defend those who report and reveal the facts, both at home and abroad. Recently, I met with Rana Ayyub, who received the National Press Club's highes more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that they have secured $29,526,600 in direct federal funding for local projects in Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland within the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding legislation, which they voted to pass yesterday. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from public safety to in more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that they have secured $18,640,000 in direct federal funding for local projects on the Eastern Shore within the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding legislation, which they voted to pass yesterday. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from infrastructure improvements to education to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that they have secured $35,694,377 in direct federal funding for local projects in Western Maryland within the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding legislation, which they voted to pass yesterday. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from public safety to infrastructure improvements more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2022: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that they have secured $43,547,299 in direct federal funding for local projects in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties within the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding legislation, which they voted to pass yesterday. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from public safety to infr more PR