Legislative Issues
Animal Welfare
Congressman Ruppersberger fights to protect both animals and the public by supporting legislation that is focused on preventing cruelty, neglect and exploitation. Read more…
Fiscal Responsibility & Government Reform
Congressman Ruppersberger believes in a budget that puts more money into the pockets of consumers who can spend and invest it to grow the economy and create jobs. He is fiscally conservative and supports eliminating the federal deficit. Read more…
Education
Congressman Ruppersberger believes that an education is not an expense, but an investment. Read more…
Energy
Congressman Ruppersberger supports a responsible energy policy that limits greenhouse gas emissions, frees us from foreign oil and creates American jobs in a clean energy industry. Read more…
The Environment
A strong supporter of protecting and preserving the environment, Congressman Ruppersberger believes we must defend the Chesapeake Bay, support wildlife and our natural resources, aggressively conserve open space and take a pro-active approach to address global warming. Read more…
Health Care
Congressman believes healthcare should be affordable and accessible to as many Americans as possible. He supports innovation in healthcare and improving ways to bring doctors and patients together. Read more…
Immigration
Congressman Ruppersberger advocates a fair and lawful balance between the need to secure our borders to curtail illegal immigration and providing channels for legal migration to bolster the workforce in areas where we face shortages of qualified workers. Read more…
Intelligence
As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chairman of the Technical and Tactical Subcommittee, Congressman Ruppersberger believes that Good intelligence is the best defense against terrorism. Read more…
Labor, Wages and Employee Protections
American workers are the engines that drive us out of economic challenges. Congressman Ruppersberger believes we must protect and create jobs, guarantee fair wages and promote positive work environements. Read more…
Port of Baltimore
As a co-chair of the Congressional Port Security Caucus, Congressman Ruppersberger believes that the government needs to partner with the industry and law enforcement to provide layers of security, while ensuring commerce flows unabated. Read more…
Seniors
America's seniors have raised their families and paid their taxes. Congressman Ruppersberger believes they deserve to enjoy their golden years with their families, and is fighting to make sure seniors have the resources they need to thrive. Read more…
Social Security
Congressman Ruppersberger believes we need to modernize social security so that it is available for seniors now and in the future. Read more…
Veterans
Congressman Ruppersberger believes we should always take care of the brave men and women of the armed forces who have sacrificed themselves in defense of our country and our liberties. Read more…
