Congressman C.A. Dutch 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 voted in favor of opening impeachment inquiry hearings, which removes any doubt about the House’s commitment to a fair investigation and counters complaints about process and transparency. “I am pleased that the American public will hear directly from witnesses in an open setting,” said Ruppersberger.

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.

Congressman Ruppersberger, joined by his fellow Baltimore City delegation members, announced the City of Baltimore will receive nearly $1 million in federal funding for catastrophic preparedness. The money is part of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program focused on making sure cities are ready to provide food, water, shelter, and other services critical to business and government functions during a disaster.