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(Washington, DC) – Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger has introduced legislation designating the month of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month to increase awareness of this potentially-fatal genetic disease that currently has few treatment options and no cure.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) today announced more than $5.5 million in emergency federal funding to boost COVID-19 vaccine rollout and management in Prince George’s County and the City of Baltimore.
Washington, DC) – In recognition of Earth Day 2021, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger today announced his renewed support for the “Green New Deal” resolution to mitigate global warming – including its impact on our national security – while creating millions of high-paying jobs for Americans.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin led a virtual delegation meeting Tuesday afternoon with Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone to discuss with Governor Larry Hogan and his cabinet their priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
(Washington, DC) – Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger today issued the following statement after a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty in the death of George Floyd:
Ruppersberger: Help with Funeral Costs Available to Marylanders Who Have Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19
(Timonium, MD) – The federal government is currently accepting applications for a new program to help Marylanders who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 cover funeral expenses, Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger announced today. The FEMA-run program was included in the American Rescue Plan, which passed Congress last month with Congressman Ruppersberger’s support.
(Washington, DC) – Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, a Defense Appropriator and the former Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, today issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, ending a war that has spanned two decades:
(Washington, DC) – Congressmen C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger and John R. Carter – Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Army Caucus – today applauded President Joe Biden’s announcement that he intends to nominate Christine Wormuth as Secretary of the Army. If confirmed, she would be the first female to hold the position in U.S. history.
(Washington, DC) – Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, a Defense Appropriator whose district is home to the National Security Agency and U.S.
(Timonium, MD) – Today, Congressman Ruppersberger highlighted Maryland’s urgent infrastructure needs – including more than 2,200 miles of road and 273 bridges in disrepair – that will be addressed by the Administration’s proposed “American Jobs Plan.” The $2.3 trillion investment plan will create millions of new jobs while reforming the corporate tax system to reward companies