THREAD: Today we’re taking urgent action to help millions of Americans who struggle with their mental health: introducing two bipartisan bills to help people in crisis get both the immediate care and the follow-up care they need.

Two years ago today, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the great city of Baltimore collapsed. We hold dear the memories of the six people who died in this disaster and continue rallying as a state to repair this essential artery for Maryland and the country.

Attention all you artistic high school students living in MD-08: the deadline to participate in our Congressional Art Competition is quickly approaching! Share your dazzling talents with the world, and be sure to apply by March 30 at:

Yes, we've referred Secretary Noem to the DOJ for perjury. Here's why:

Sending warm wishes to everyone in MD-08 and across America celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Hope you enjoy a meaningful and joyous holy feast. Eid Mubarak!

Americans are footing the bill for Trump’s war with Iran to the tune of tens of billions of taxpayer dollars already, yet Republicans in the House are doing nothing to lower prices or defend the war powers of Congress. Where is constitutional lawyer Speaker Johnson?

President Trump called the affordability crisis "a hoax." Most Americans, including millions of Republicans, know this isn't true. The costs of health care, groceries, rent and other essentials are skyrocketing while the President spends recklessly on an illegal war.

Mr. President, the only people making “a lot of money” from rising gas prices are wealthy oil executives and their investors. The people’s coffers are being drained by your spreading illegal war with Iran.

My colleague and friend Jared Moskowitz was the target of an assassination plot by an armed and dangerous fanatical antisemite who was just sentenced to 25 years in prison. The convergence of antisemitic and racist hate with gun violence is a continuing threat to American democracy.

Trump's illegal war with Iran is costing taxpayers $1 billion per day. What do we say to Americans who can’t afford health care, rent or groceries? It’s more important that the president wage undeclared wars of choice and aggression?

President Trump’s reckless and unconstitutional tariffs are making life more expensive. Now, we’re spending more than $1 billion each day on the war in Iran and watching unemployment rise. Americans are suffering and the president keeps making it worse.

MoCo neighbors, a tornado watch is now in effect for our area. Expect high winds, heavy rain and rapidly changing weather patterns. Batten down the hatches and stay safe!

This week, our MD-08 Local Hero is musician and small businessman extraordinaire Vincent Richardson, founder of Takoma Park's Richardson School of Music. Vincent spreads the joy of music to children, teens and adults throughout our community.

Attorney General Bondi thinks she can play hide-and-go-seek with the Epstein Files, but the law is clear and mandatory. She must release the Files in their entirety so we can end this massive coverup and elite protection for predators.

Gun violence continues to be a devastating threat to life and bodily safety in America. Please join me in praying for the victims, the family of the deceased, and all the students, faculty and staff shaken by this attack at Old Dominion University. We must ACT in Congress.

Horrified by this violent attack at a Michigan synagogue. As we learn more, please join me in sending our love and affection to the Temple Israel community. Like everyone in our society, Jewish Americans must have safe places in which to practice our faith.

Now-fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem lavished $220 million in American taxpayer funds on a self-promoting PR campaign run by close friends. Where’s DOGE's night crew cracking down on wasteful and corrupt spending when you actually need it?   The American people demand an investigation and a refund.

Sending all our best wishes for a swift recovery to the two workers who were caught in a collapsed trench in Bethesda.

We thank the first responders who quickly arrived on the scene and rendered aid.

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we recognize all the women leaders who contributed to moving our country forward and we renew our commitment to fight for equal rights, equal pay and reproductive rights for all.

This week’s Local Hero is Glen Echo Mayor Dia Costello. Thank you, Mayor Costello, for your profound dedication to our people and our community, and for your superb responsiveness and organizing in the wake of the worst sewage spill in American history, the disaster at the Potomac Interceptor.

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Secretary Noem acknowledges ICE and CBP can't shoot Americans for peacefully protesting, videotaping ICE officers or lawfully carrying a firearm, and yet her agents are routinely violating the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. There is a total leadership breakdown requiring immediate change.

It’s time to reveal the billionaire donors flooding American elections with potent dark money. I’m introducing the DISCLOSE Act with Senator Whitehouse and Rep. Pappas to make our money-drenched elections more transparent for all citizens.

Alex Pretti and Renée Good were murdered by federal agents. Soon after, Secretary Noem labeled them 'domestic terrorists.’ I gave her the chance to recant and apologize for the pain she's caused their families with these outrageous lies. She refused.

Raskin: Based on what you know today, were Renee Good and Alex Pretti domestic terrorists? Noem: What happened was an absolute tragedy. Raskin: Were they domestic terrorists? Noem: My condolences to their families Raskin: You lied about them.

"You told a lie about them. Do you regret that?" -- Raskin grills Noem about her comments that Good and Pretti were domestic terrorists

I want to know Secretary Noem's plan to stop masked ICE and CBP agents from killing American citizens like Renee Good and Alex Pretti. We can enforce our immigration laws without terrorizing American citizens and immigrant communities.

Once again, a federal court affirms that Members of Congress have the right to conduct unannounced oversight visits of ICE detention facilities. The American people demand oversight, accountability and reform of the administration's inhumane immigration practices.

Today, Secretary Noem takes some questions from House Judiciary Democrats. Here’s one: why are masked federal agents wreaking havoc in our cities—intimidating, attacking and killing both immigrants and American citizens?

Wishing a happy Holi to everyone celebrating in MD-08, Maryland and across the world! May you experience the joy of this colorful festival with family, friends and loved ones.

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Justice for victims or coverup for their traffickers? Health care for all or corrupt self-enrichment for the president? The Bill of Rights or a catalogue of escalating wrongs against the people? The battle lines are drawn in Congress.

This week's Local Hero is accomplished artist Steven Weitzman of Takoma Park. Steven is known for dazzling sculptures of social & political figures like Frederick Douglass & most recently, Barbara Rose Johns, whose sculpture in the Capitol replaced the bust of Robert E. Lee.

Thanks to the expert team from D.C. Water repairing the sewage spill at the Potomac Interceptor for giving me an extensive tour of both the damage and the critical repairs being implemented at the C&O Canal. A full remediation plan is up next.

As Trump's numbers sink like a stone, he grows ever more desperate to bury the secrets buried in the Epstein File. The survivors plan to make sure the truth is known and justice is done.

Trump’s DOJ isn't focused on arriving at the truth about Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring and all of its crimes and accomplices. Trump’s DOJ is focused on diversion, distraction, delay, and setting trapdoors for Congress. Pam Bondi is running a coverup.

MoCo, as more winter weather heads our way, get those shovels out and let’s prepare for snow and icy conditions from Sunday evening through Monday. Please be safe and hang tough!

The Trump Administration has a staff infection.

Trump is shredding our Constitution every day. Instead of answering for all the damage inflicted on our people and the rule of law, Attorney General Pam Bondi spent her time before the Judiciary Committee name-calling, filibustering and deflecting from her indefensible Epstein coverup.

If they force us to choose between calling for the resignation of imbecilic bigots or normalizing hateful religious incitement, that’s not a tough one. This fanatic should spare his constituents any further embarrassment and resign.

Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Horse bring everyone good health and prosperity!

With Ramadan beginning tonight, I wish everyone observing in MD-08 and across America a blessed and reflective Holy Month. Ramadan Mubarak!

Moved and saddened by the passing of Reverend Jackson, who kept hope alive for working-class economics, interracial progressive organizing and peace for many decades. Condolences to Rep. Jonathan Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Jr. and the whole family.

This week's Local Hero is Jason Green who was raised in Quince Orchard. After a dazzling career in gov & politics, Jason returned to his ancestral home & studied the complex, tragic & profoundly inspiring history of MoCo & the Black community here.

Judge Leon has written a superb and blistering opinion about Pete Hegseth’s embarrassing attempts to censor Senator Kelly’s political speech. Congratulations to patriot Mark Kelly on this victory and to America on the resurgence of freedom fighting everywhere.

I asked Attorney General Pam Bondi whether she would create a federal-state-local task force to investigate the horrific abuses perpetrated through Jeffrey Epstein's human trafficking ring. Her prolonged response: *crickets*

Some striking arguments here from Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) to Pam Bondi "You replaced real prosecutors with counterfeit stooges who robotically do the President's bidding" "Trump orders up prosecutions like pizza.. and you deliver every time"

Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."

Yet another epic failed indictment by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. You just can’t fool citizens on a grand jury with MAGA propaganda. Why doesn’t DOJ stop embarrassing itself with political vendettas and actually investigate the Epstein ring?