Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger

The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral Digital Coast Act, authored by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and cosponsored by Congressman Don Yong (R-AK), which will introduce a new program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to help coastal communities use datasets to prepare for storms and floods.

Congressman Ruppersberger announced his support of both the articles of impeachment the House Judiciary Committee is to bring against President Trump for abusing his power and obstructing Congress. “If these acts -- withholding duly-appropriated military aid, asking a foreign power to investigate a political rival and obstructing Congress’ inquiry – are not impeachable, nothing is impeachable,” said Ruppersberger.

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger sent a letter to Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul to express his concerns about the Social Security Administration’s swift decision to cancel telework for their employees and the impact to 70 million benefit-earning Americans this decision could have.

Congressman Ruppersberger issued a statement mourning the loss of his friend and Maryland delegation colleague, Congressman Elijah Cummings. “Congressman Cummings can rest easy knowing that he did everything he could in his time to restore the principles of our democracy and equality,” said Ruppersberger.

Congressman Ruppersberger, along with his fellow Baltimore City delegation members, helped secure $3.7 million in critical federal funding to address homelessness in Baltimore City. The grant specifically targets the homeless youth population and can be used to find housing, provide support services or for homelessness prevention efforts.