Congressman Cummings was joined by Rick Byrd, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Wage & Investment Division, Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman John Sarbanes, Joanna Smith-Romani, Executive Director of the Baltimore CASH Campaign, and Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (not pictured) at a press conference encouraging seniors to file tax returns. Many seniors on social security are unaware that they need to file returns this year in order to receive their tax rebates from the economic stimulus package. (March 2008)

As Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Congressman Cummings meets with his Senate counterpart, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington). Sen. Cantwell chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmoshere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. (May 2007)

The National Breast Cancer Coalition presents Congressman Cummings with an award for his support on issues relating to breast cancer treatment and research. Ms. Jamie Schultz and Ms. Mary Jo Vazquez are at the left, and Ms. Stephanie Gaffin, Ms. April Ruffin and Ms. Rosemary Varson are at the right. (May 2007)

CBS 60 Minutes Correspondent Steve Kroft interviews Congressman Cummings regarding the Coast Guard's Deepwater $24 billion acquisition Program.  Congressman Cummings serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Martime Transportation. The segment aired on May 20, 2007.

Community and city leaders join together at a press conference to speak out about the high rate of home foreclosures in the Baltimore region. At the podium is Congressman Cummings. Others, from left to right, are Rev. Deborah Hickman, Sisters Together and Reaching (STAR); Paul T. Graziano, Baltimore City Housing Commissioner; Ashidda Khalil, Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America; Timothy Adams, District Director, Mid Atlantic District of NeighborWorks America and Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon. (May 2007)

Maryland's senior U.S. Senator, Barbara A. Mikulski and Congressman Cummings have a brief discussion before the LNG hearing, where the Senator testified. Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

At the April 23rd hearing on liquefied natural gas (LNG), Congressman Cummings and his colleagues listened to testimony from both experts and the community. On the right is Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee. On the left is Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (D-Maryland). Photo courtesy of University of Maryland, Baltimore.

On April 28, Ms. Danielle Barcak of Catonsville High School (pictured with Congressman Cummings on the right) was announced as the winner of the 2007 Congressional Arts Competition for the 7th Congressional District of Maryland. A panel of judges consisting of various members of the fine arts community made this selection.

Ms. Barcak’s untitled painting of a young lady on a sofa will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol Building, alongside artwork from other young people who won the Congressional Arts Competitions in their respective Congressional Districts.

At this annual competition, Congressman Cummings is delighted to showcase the artistic talent of the young people in the 7th Congressional District. This competition is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop and express their creativity through the arts.

More than 40 high school students in the 7th Congressional District entered the competition. Several young artists received awards from curators representing the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Contemporary Museum, the Eubie Blake Museum and Cultural Center, the Maryland Art Place, the Maryland Institute College of Art, the National Great Blacks and Wax Museum, the Peabody Institute, and Walters Art Museum.

Congressman Cummings greets noted morning radio host Tom Joyner (right), who hosted his Tom Joyner Sky Show at Morgan State University on Friday, March 30, 2007. Pictured on the left is Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. The Tom Joyner Sky Show is a live free concert that takes place in various cities across the country.  Called a "Party with a Purpose,"  the show includes a voter registration drive and fundraising effort to support Historical Black Colleges and Universities. Morgan State University received $632,000 when it was chosen as an "HBCU of the Month" by the Tom Joyner Foundation.

Congressman Cummings is introduced by Howard County Farm Bureau President Howie Feaga at the annual Howard County Farm Bureau Legislative Dinner in Lisbon, MD. At the March 23 event, Congressman Cummings provided an update on agricultural issues that Congress is examining.

Congressman Cummings provides the residents of the Catholic Charities Senior Housing Holy Korean Martyrs in Baltimore with a legislative update. Pictured with the Congressman Cummings are U.S. Postal Inspector Jonathan Todd Bame of the Washington Division (sitting) and Dr. John Nah (standing left of the Congressman), who translated the presentation for the facility's Korean American residents.  (March, 2007)

Congressman Cummings provides the residents of the Catholic Charities Senior Housing Holy Korean Martyrs in Baltimore with a legislative update. Pictured with the Congressman Cummings is Dr. John Nah who translated the presentation for the facility's Korean American residents. (March, 2007)

Congressman Cummings discusses congressional actions on Iraq at his town hall meeting on March 17, 2007. The town hall was focused constituents' concerns about this war.

Following the Walter Reed hearing revealing substandard care experienced by many wounded soldiers, Congressman Cummings visited the Maryland Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Baltimore on March 12. Overall, Congressman Cummings was pleased with the care that was available for patients. However, Congressman Cummings will continue to push for increased resources for the nation's VA hospitals in order to accommodate rising demand.  Here, he is pictured with his constituent from Dayton, MD, Army Specialist Jason Ehrhart, 21, who is considered a polytrauma patient (diagnosed with an injury to the brain in addition to other body parts resulting in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairments and functional disability). While serving in Iraq, Spc. Ehrhart suffered a traumatic brain injury, had his leg amputated and 60 percent of his body was burned. He was in a coma for four months, but due to the care he is receiving at the VA Medical Center and also at Humanim, a human services organization in Columbia, MD, he is now able to communicate and is physically recovering as well. Attending to Jason are his parents, Mike and Pam Estes.

Congressman Cummings visits Ms. McColm's 2nd grade class at Phelps Luck Elementary School in Columbia MD on Read Across America Day on March 2, 2007. During the annual visit, Congressman Cummings encouraged the children to make reading a lifelong habit.

Congressman John Lewis (D-Georgia), Congressman Cummings and Dr. Art Abramson attend the Elijah Cummings Youth Program (ECYP) in Israel event at the Reginald Lewis Museum in Baltimore, MD. ECYP is a two year leadership program for students who live in or attend school in the 7th congressional district of Maryland, which includes an all expense paid four week trip to Israel.

Congressman Cummings greets Towson High School student Derreck Jackson who attended the launching of the Powered By Me! campaign to educate Maryland middle and high school students, parents, coaches and teachers about the side effects, dangers and alternatives to anabolic steroids and supplements. Following a series of congressional hearings in 2005 focusing on the impact of steroid use on youth, Congressman Cummings encouraged St. Joseph's Medical Center to create a program such as Powered By Me! In addition to St. Josepsh's Medical Center, other key community partners include Orthopedic Associates, Towson Sports Medicine, Sheppard Pratt Health System, the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, and St. Agnes HealthCare. The campaign and panel plan to initiate surveys, conduct research, and encourage dialogue among parents, coaches, medical professionals and educators as they explore this public health program together. For more information, visit www.PoweredByMeMD.com  or call (410) 337-1337.

Congressman Cummings participates in the grand opening of Planet Fitness, a 15,000 square-foot gym in the heart of Ellicott City. Pictured with Congressman Cummings are co-owner Hans Dutt, Regional Manager Benny Feehly, co-owner Diana Hamilton and Baltimore Ravens punt/kick returner B.J. Sams.

Following a keynote address before the U.S. Marines, Congressman Cummings speaks with Brigadier General Michael M. Brogan, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command.  (Feb. 2007)

Congressman Cummings and Lt. General Ronald S. Coleman, Deputy Command of Manpower and Reserve Affairs smile for a photograph after the Congressman's keynote address before the Marines.  (Feb. 2007)

Congressman Cummings meets with a group of constituents, some of whom walked from Baltimore to Washington D.C. in frigid February temperatures, to discuss ways to reduce youth violence in Baltimore. During the meeting, Congressman Cummings discussed his witness protection bill, H.R. 933, and his other efforts to reduce the devastation of crime, drugs and violence in the region.

Congressman Cummings stand with the 2007 nominees to the United States Naval Academy: Melissa Seets (Howard County, Glenelg High School); Adam Klein; Melvin Moore III; Paul Spriesterbach; Leslie Walker; Christopher Genovese (Baltimore County, St. Mary’s High School); Katherine Quail; Thomas Schaeffer;Nominee Meg Decker (Baltimore County, Mount De Sales Academy) is not pictured.

Congressman Cummings stands with the nominees to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Adam Klein (Howard County, Hammond High School) and John Traut (Baltimore County, Mt. St. Joseph’s High School). February, 2007.

The nominees to the United States Military Academy pose for a picture with Congressman Cummings: From left to right, Andrew Jimeson; Thomas Schaeffer (Howard County, Chapelgate Christian Academy); Gabriel Colon; and Katherine Quail. (February, 2007.)

Congressman Cummings (center) is pictured with the nominees to the United States Air Force Academy (left to right): Andrew Jimeson (Howard County, Glenelg High School); Gabriel Colon (Howard County, Atholton High School); Sade Parham (Baltimore City, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute); Melvin Moore III (Baltimore County, Woodlawn High School); Paul Spriesterbach (Howard County, Mt. Hebron High School;); Leslie Walker (Howard County, Reservoir High School); and Katherine Quail (Howard County, Atholton High School). February, 2007.

Congressman Cummings receives the “Member of the Year,” award from Ron Brooks, President of the National Narcotic Officers Associations’ Coalition (NNOAC). The coalition presented Congressman Cummings this award to recognize his leadership on issues involving drug policy and law enforcement. (February, 2007)

After a keynote address to a group of AmeriCorp volunteers, Congressman Cummings poses for a photograph with Sister Katherine Corr, Executive Director of Baltimore’s Notre Dame Mission Volunteers/AmeriCorps. (February 2007)

Newly-elected Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) meets with Congressman Cummings to discuss collaborative efforts impacting Maryland. (February 2007)

Congressman Cummings meets with Coppin State University student Rodney Toulson, who is doing an internship with Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.). (February 2007)

As Chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Congressman Cummings meets with Maritime Administrator Sean Connaughton. (February 2007)

On Jan. 27, 2007, Congressman Cummings (at podium) hosted a town hall meeting at the Howard County Community College in Columbia, MD. On stage with Congressman Cummings are Howard County Executive Ken Ulman (far left) and Maryland State Delegate Liz Bobo.

Congressman Cummings (left), greets Marine Corps Commandant General James T. Conway, a Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at an House Armed Services Committee Hearing. In January, Congressman Cummings was appointed to serve as the only Maryland Democrat on this prestigious committee. (January 2007)

January 2007: Congressman Cummings (at podium) is named to serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I). He will serve along with Committee Chairman Rep. James L. Oberstar (Minn.); Subcommittee on Water Resources & Environment Chairwoman Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (Tex.) and Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Chairwoman Rep. Corrine Brown (Fla.), all pictured from right to left. Other T&I Subcommittee Chairs (not pictured) include Aviation Chairman Rep. Jerry Costello (Ill.); Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Chairwoman Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.) and Highways and Transit Chairman Rep. Peter DeFazio (Ore.).

Three generations of 7th District Congressmen (Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, 1996 to present; former Congressman Parren J. Mitchell, 1971 to 1987; and former Congressman Kweisi Mfume, 1987 to 1996) attend the ceremony officially designating the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 6101 Liberty Road in Baltimore, Maryland, as the U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell Post Office.  (January 2007)