U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 2nd District

Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

Democrat 1st term Up 2026

99LoyaltyMed 98

100AttendMed 98

11BipartMed 12

6BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.38

In office: House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House
Breaks on: Labor and Employment 11%
Crime and Law Enforcement 9%
Committees: Foreign Affairs
Small Business
Bills on: International Affairs
Government Operations and Politics
Commerce
Age: 44

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Where Olszewski has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

Foreign Affairs · 18th in seniority on the minority side
Small Business · 10th in seniority on the minority side

Bills on the move

H.R. 8879 Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber

Talks most about

Transportation Infrastructure 3 statementsDiscussed port modernization projects and workforce development
Disaster Insurance Access 1 statementIntroduced legislation to help high-risk communities access affordable disaster coverage
Housing and Community Development 1 statementDiscussed affordable housing and public safety priorities
Urban Forestry Office Closure 1 statementUrged USDA and USFS to keep Baltimore forestry office in Baltimore
Press Freedom 1 statementOpposes Trump administration's press ban as unconstitutional
International Affairs 1 statementPassed bills to improve diplomatic workforce language skills and recruitment

Stories in Olszewski’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Olszewski breaks with Democrats

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Olszewski 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 9% · 2 of 22 party 4%
Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%

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Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Olszewski broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
Sep 16, 2026	H.J.Res. 213	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor…	Nay	Passed 214–208
Sep 16, 2026	H.R. 10326	PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act	Nay	Passed 217–207
Sep 15, 2026	H.J.Res. 210	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…	Nay	Passed 216–211
Sep 15, 2026	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Nay	Passed 214–211
Sep 15, 2026	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Nay	Passed 214–208
Jul 15, 2026	H.R. 8595	Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 104–314
May 14, 2026	H.R. 5625	Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party	Yea	Passed 308–116
May 13, 2026	H.R. 1346	To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party	Yea	Failed 112–309

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Olszewski is saying

All 9 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

SEEC Building Resilient Housing Task Force Co-Chairs Johnny Olszewski and Dave Min Champion Insurance Coverage for Disaster-Prone Communities

Introduced bill establishing FEMA pilot program for community-based catastrophe insurance.
“As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, too many Americans are unable to obtain the insurance coverage they need to recover from a disaster.”

Community Disaster Protection Act Disaster Insurance AccessAI-read
Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Maryland Congressional Delegation and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Meet to Discuss Baltimore City Priorities

Met with Baltimore Mayor and Maryland delegation to discuss city priorities including housing, transportation, and public safety.
“The biggest priority for Baltimore families is the same as it is for families everywhere: lowering costs and making sure they have a fair shot at building a good life.”

Housing and Community DevelopmentAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

Maryland Congressional Delegation Meets to Discuss Critical Priorities for the Port of Baltimore

Maryland delegation met to discuss Port of Baltimore infrastructure and modernization priorities.
“Investing in the Port of Baltimore isn’t just about concrete, cranes, and cargo — it’s about investing in people.”

Transportation InfrastructureAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

Maryland Delegation Members Press USDA, USFS to Make Good on Commitment to Keep Baltimore Urban Forestry Office in Baltimore

Pressed USDA and Forest Service to reverse decision to close Baltimore Urban Forestry Office.
“The Baltimore location is critical to the ability of the Baltimore Urban Field Office to successfully accomplish its place-based and partnership-driven work. This work not only benefits the Baltimore community but serves as a model for urban forestry work in cities across the country and the world. The Baltimore Urban…”

Urban Forestry Office ClosureAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 21, 2026

Olszewski on Trump’s Attack on the Press: “Outrageous and Unconstitutional”

Criticized Trump administration's ban on news outlets from White House.

Trump Press Ban Press FreedomAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026

Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $30 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades at Maryland Airports

Announced $33.9 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades at three Maryland airports.
“As Maryland continues to grow, we must ensure our airports have the infrastructure and equipment they need to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.”

Transportation InfrastructureAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Olszewski voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

0.32· expected 0.50

Meets expectations

Rank 332 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

How far Olszewski’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

17 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 17 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Olszewski’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Olszewski.

Attendance

How it’s measured

100/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 2 missed of 674

Voted on 672 of 674 roll calls; missed 2. Higher than 88% of House members.

15%100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

99/ 100

House D median 98 · Rank 96 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 469 votes that split the parties. Higher than 61% of House members.

45%100%

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

11/ 100

Chamber median 12 · −1

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 54% of House members.

0%70%

Position

How it’s measured

−0.38

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

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Bills, 119th Congress

All 18 sponsored bills

Sponsored 18 (House median 25) · cosponsored 297 (median 289), 97 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Government Operations and Politics, Commerce.

H.R. 10101 Open Doors to Diplomacy ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10064 Foreign Service Language Readiness ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
H.J.Res. 174 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.Law · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8987 Foreign Service Workforce Retention ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9073 To amend section 844 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to change the applicability of the amendments made by such section, and for other purposes.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8879 Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026Unable to determine bill content; no summary available. AI-readCommerce · Introduced May 19, 2026 Passed a chamber
H.R. 8704 STABLE DRC ActInternational Affairs · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1213 Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Congress	157	16%
Economics and Public Finance	70	29%
Armed Forces & National Security	60	35%
Energy	38	32%
Environmental Protection	33	42%
Crime and Law Enforcement	31	52%
Government Operations and Politics	30	53%
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	57%
Commerce	27	78%
International Affairs	26	88%

Show all 32 issues

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Finance and Financial Sector	25	64%
Immigration	17	35%
Education	16	25%
Agriculture and Food	14	57%
Science, Technology, Communications	12	100%
Labor and Employment	11	82%
Health	8	75%
Taxation	8	88%
Transportation and Public Works	8	88%
Emergency Management	7	86%
Law	7	43%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%
Native Americans	5	100%
Animals	4	50%
Families	4	50%
Housing and Community Development	4	100%
Procedural	4	75%
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%
Social Welfare	3	67%
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%
Water Resources Development	2	100%
Government operations & elections	1	0%

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Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Olszewski’s campaign raised $1.0M: $698K (67%) from individuals and $334K (32%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $614K.

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.

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