Press Releases
May 16, 2012
Cummings Honored by Coalition Against Bigger Trucks
Congressman Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, received a plaque from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT).
May 15, 2012
Three Ranking Members and Others Introduce Legislation to Protect Servicemembers and Their Families from Foreclosure
Congressman Cummings joined several other Members in introducing legislation to enhance the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA).
May 15, 2012
Cummings to be Honored by Coalition Against Bigger Trucks
Congressman Cummings will receive a plaque from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) in honor of his vote opposing a transportation infrastructure provision.
May 10, 2012
Rep. Cummings' Provisions to Increase Diversity and Curb Hazing in Armed Forces Passed by House Armed Services Committee
The House Armed Services Committee passed legislation that includes two provisions authored by Congressman Cummings and other Members to enhance diversity and eliminate hazing in the military.
May 10, 2012
Cummings Urges Congress to Protect Middle Class Families by Opposing Current Reconciliation Legislation
Congressman Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement from the House Floor on the budget reconciliation measure, H.R. 5652 (Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012).
May 9, 2012
Rep. Cummings Encouraged by Latest Postal Service Alternative to Facility Closures
Congressman Cummings, as the top democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued a statement in support of a new alternative proposal by the Postmaster General to reduce window service times at rural post offices before moving to close or consolidate them.
May 7, 2012
Reps. Cummings, Chu, Honda, and Others to Introduce Legislation to Prevent Hazing in the Military
Congressman Elijah Cummings, as the top democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, joined Reps. Judy Chu, Mike Honda, and other House Members in introducing legislation to prevent hazing in our armed services.
May 7, 2012
Cummings Awards Howard County Student Top Prize in Congressional Arts Competition
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings announced Ms. Laura Ryan, a senior at Reservoir High School in Fulton, MD, winner of the 2012 Congressional Arts Competition for the 7th Congressional District of Maryland.
May 1, 2012
Cummings to Address National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 2, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will speak on the state of housing in Black America at a public issues forum hosted by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.
Apr 24, 2012
Cummings to Receive "Champion of Healthcare Innovation" Award
Issues: Healthcare
Washington, DC - Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will receive the 'Champion of Healthcare Innovation' award from the Healthcare Leadership Council. Cummings will receive the honor for his efforts to make medical innovation more accessible to patients and consumers.
