U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 7th District
Kweisi Mfume
Position · −0.44
- In office
- House 1987–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 79% of the House - Breaks on
- Labor and Employment 11% · Crime and Law Enforcement 4%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs · Oversight and Government Reform
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics · Arts, Culture, Religion · Health
- Age
- 77
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Mfume has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Government Operations (Oversight and Government Reform)
- Foreign Affairs · 15th in seniority on the minority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 6th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7265 Vote by Mail Tracking Act · Out of committee
- H.Res. 187 Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies. · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Mfume’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Mfume breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Mfume voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Mfume broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Mfume is saying
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Reps. Mfume, Vindman Urge Netanyahu to Contain Violence and Protect Palestinians in the West Bank
Sent letter urging Netanyahu to stop settler violence and protect Palestinians.
“We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, including violence that has killed and threatened American citizens.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Introduced bill requiring U.S. to rejoin WHO and address Ebola outbreak in Africa.
“President Trump pulled the United States out of the World Health Organization and told Americans we would be safer for it. It was a foolish decision the day he made it, and sadly, with Ebola now spreading faster than any outbreak of it we have seen, it did not take long to become a dangerous one.”
International AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10345
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Congressman Mfume Statement on the Retirement of Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch
He understood that our history, in all its complexity and consequence, deserves to be preserved, taught, and understood.
“Lonnie Bunch has devoted nearly four decades to ensuring that America tells its whole, unvarnished story. He understood that our history, in all its complexity and consequence, deserves to be preserved, taught, and understood. His extraordinary work bringing the National Museum of African American History and Culture…”
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In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this summer, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – Congressman Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Andy Harris, Jamie…
“The United States of America's 250th Birthday is a momentous occasion, and with the selection of these items for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, we ensure that Maryland's contributions to American history will be preserved for our nation's Quincentennial.”
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Last week, Representatives Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), led over 70 of their Democratic House colleagues in an effort pressing Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Acting Navy…
“There has never been a time when we have named a warship after a sitting president. Changing course and now to satisfy a sitting President’s ego, especially one who dodged service to his country, would be shamefully wrong. We urge you to reject this plan and ensure that CVN-81 bears the name USS Doris Miller. Our Navy…”
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Mfume, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $10 Million to Upgrade Baltimore's Harbor Connector
Today, U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (All D-MD) announced $10,935,000 in federal funding for the Harbor Connector, Baltimore City’s fare-free ferry service that transports riders…
“The Harbor Connector is an invaluable part of Baltimore’s transportation network, and I’m proud to have played a part in bringing these funds home to modernize the ferry fleet and ensure that the Connector is accessible to all Marylanders.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Mfume voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 382 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Mfume’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 12
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
12 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 16 sponsored billsSponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 337 (median 289), 32 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Arts, Culture, Religion, Health.
- H.R. 10345 EBOLA ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7915 Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue ActCongress · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1062 Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7740 African American History Act of 2026Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Feb 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7549 National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7265 Vote by Mail Tracking ActEstablishes tracking system for mail-in ballots. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 6467 National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement ActArts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Dec 4, 2025 In committee
- H.Res. 825 Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Oct 21, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 25% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 57 | 28% | Pro |
| Energy | 34 | 29% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 44% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 39% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 54% | Pro |
| Commerce | 25 | 76% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 58% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Law | 6 | 33% | Pro |
| Taxation | 6 | 67% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 100% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 33% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DJohnny Olszewski, Jr.MD-298%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Mfume most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Mfume’s campaign raised $415K: $181K (44%) from individuals and $234K (56%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $703K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Mfume
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 77.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Mfume this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Compare Mfume’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MD-7Democrat1987–present
Seat
- State
- Maryland
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 77
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4741
2263 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Baltimore, Catonsville
- Website
- mfume.house.gov
- RepKweisiMfume
- repkweisimfume
- YouTube
- UCbE6PJy-4U0DxosEW2TBQRA
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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