Maryland Delegation Members Release Statement on Judge Ruling Halting Trump Administration Efforts to Close BARC in Beltsville, Maryland

Released statement welcoming federal judge's ruling halting Trump administration efforts to close BARC research center.

“As we’ve said time and again, this Administration’s attempts to shutter BARC are not only unwise – they’re illegal. BARC conducts critical research that helps farmers across our nation put food on the table for American families – including combatting serious threats to our agriculture, like cyclospora and avian flu.”

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Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Impacted Families, Legal Experts, and Advocates Sound the Alarm on TPS Legal Limbo Hitting Salvadoran Families

Criticized DHS inaction on Temporary Protected Status decision for Salvadoran families.

“Many Salvadorans have been here in Prince George’s County for 20, 30 years or more. They work hard. Their kids go to school with our kids, and they go to church with us”

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Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade

Joined Maryland delegation requesting $11 million for mental health services at U.S. Cyber Command.

“We respectfully urge you to retain the $11 million program increase for U.S. Cyber Command high-performance team training under Budget Activity 12D, Cyberspace Operations, as Congress completes the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. Headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, U.S.”

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Team Maryland Welcomes New Microsoft Discovery Center at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in University of Maryland’s Discovery District

Attended ribbon-cutting ceremony for Microsoft quantum research center in Maryland.

“Maryland is positioning itself at the forefront of the quantum revolution, and the launch of the Discovery Center marks another major step forward”

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

Urged USDA and Forest Service to reverse decision closing Baltimore Urban Forestry Office.

“On April 30, 2026, during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the United States Forest Service (USFS) FY27 budget, Chief Schultz assured Senator Van Hollen that USFS would not force Baltimore Urban Field Office employees to relocate outside of the Baltimore area during the USDA reorganization.”

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Maryland Delegation Members Call for Answers, Investigation Following Alarming ICE Operation in Frederick

Called for investigation into ICE operation tactics in Frederick, Maryland.

“As members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, we write to express our serious concerns with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) recent operation in Frederick, Maryland.”

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Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration

Opposed Trump administration decision revoking Chesapeake Bay restoration executive order.

“The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made.”

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Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations

Demanded USDA reverse decision to terminate Cyclospora research during largest outbreak in history.

“…[T]he proposal to decommission BARC will do nothing but disrupt this important work, endanger Americans’ health and safety, and harm our national security”

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Honoring James Willis Bullock, JR.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James Willis Bullock, Jr., who is turning 98 years old today. Mr. Bullock, Jr. served our country honorably as a member of the Air Force, Flight 3056, Squadron 3727, as a District of Columbia Social Services Counselor and Representative, and conducted the…

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Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump’s Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting

Led 261 lawmakers filing amicus brief to block Trump's executive order limiting mail-in voting.

“As current and former legislators, amici took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States—including its guarantee of the separation of powers.”

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Maryland Delegation Submits Items for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

Submitted Maryland items to Congressional Time Capsule for 250th anniversary.

“Maryland has always been at the heart of America’s story, and our contributions to this country extend far beyond the moments we typically see in the history books.”

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REP. IVEY LEADS BIPARTISAN CODEL TO WITNESS SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF NANCY GRACE ROMAN SPACE TELESCOPE

Led bipartisan delegation to witness successful launch of Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

“The successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a tremendous achievement for NASA and a proud moment for Maryland.”

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In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Chuck Edwards

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank the chair, the ranking member, and all of my colleagues, as well, for the hard work and nonpartisan work, I must say, as well, that we put in, but especially the staff, who I thought did an outstanding job, yet again, in this investigation…

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Congressional Black Caucus Hit the Ground Running in August

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Virginia for yielding and giving me an opportunity to speak today in this august Chamber. I also thank the Congressional Black Caucus for the outstanding leadership that is shown on these issues, such as the March on Washington last Friday, and continues to do…

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Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on State’s Victory in Lawsuit to Restore Greenbelt FBI Headquarters

Praised Maryland's court victory restoring FBI headquarters project to Greenbelt.

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Maryland Democrats Urge FERC to Protect Marylanders from Rising Electricity Costs Due to Out-of-State Data Centers

Urged FERC to protect Maryland ratepayers from electricity cost increases from out-of-state data centers.

“As members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation, we write regarding a pressing matter that has the potential to significantly raise energy costs for our constituents.”

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REP. IVEY’S STATEMENT ON VOTING YES ON THE MASSIE AMENDMENT TO STATE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL

Voted yes on Massie Amendment blocking foreign aid to Israel despite reservations about the approach.

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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making

Urged OMB to rescind proposed rule centralizing federal grant-making authority and politicizing decisions.

“Across the state, federal investment supports research into our ocean and waterways as well as our air, crops, livestock and soil.”

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Statement from Congressman Ivey in Support of Prince George’s County Lawsuit Against USDA Closure of BARC

Supported Prince George's County lawsuit blocking USDA closure of Beltsville Agricultural Research Center.

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Members of Congress Press for Answers on Proposed ICE Facility in Hyattsville

Pressed ICE and DHS for information on proposed detention facility in Hyattsville.

“According to publicly available contracting documents and investigative reporting, ICE has been pursuing more than 150 leases and office expansions at locations across the country, including a proposed lease at 6505 Belcrest Road (Metro 1) in Hyattsville, located in Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District.”

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Congressman Ivey Leads Colleagues in Letter Demanding Federal Cooperation with Local Investigators in DHS Shootings in Minneapolis

Led colleagues in letter demanding federal cooperation with local investigators in DHS shootings.

“When deadly force is used, cooperation is not optional, it is a duty. Federal immigration authorities must provide immediate, complete, and unqualified cooperation with Minneapolis prosecutors, so the truth is established without delay.”

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Congressman Glenn Ivey Votes For 3-Year Extension of ACA Tax Credits

Voted for three-year extension of ACA tax credits to protect Maryland residents.

“America's choking on a GOP healthcare catastrophe—kicking folks off coverage, gutting services, and jacking up prices”

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Congressman Glenn Ivey’s Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Steny Hoyer

Praised retiring Congressman Steny Hoyer's extraordinary career and leadership.

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Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent

Criticized Trump and Noem for reckless statements about ICE shooting, called for transparency and accountability.

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Congressman Glenn Ivey’s Statement on Military Operations in Venezuela

Opposed U.S. military operations in Venezuela as nation-building without coherent strategy.

“I oppose the United States attempting to run another country and I am even more opposed to putting American boots on the ground in Venezuela for oil. The Trump administration has no coherent plan for Venezuela and no credible justification for taking over a sovereign country.”

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