Happy HoCo Pride! This year’s theme of “Exist, Persist, Love” reminds us of the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and the ongoing fight for equal rights. Especially with the culture wars and division coming out of Washington, I’m always proud to see Howard County come together and lead the way.

🇺🇸 It remains the honor of my life to represent you in the halls of Congress. From affordability to accountability, there is lots of work ahead of us. We cannot go back to a Congress of the past — we must relentlessly deliver for the American people.

☕🗳️☀️The Election Day tradition of voting first thing in the morning is going strong – and Eric joined in this year!

If you haven’t already, make sure you cast your ballot before 8:00 PM today!

Everyone in our country should be able to practice their faith without fear – it’s what our Founders envisioned. The hateful threat of violence made against the Sri Venkateswara Swami Hindu temple is part of the rising culture of religious intolerance coming out of Washington, & it must be stopped.

After visiting every major military installation in Maryland during my first year on the Armed Services Committee, I learned something true of most things in our state: these investments don’t happen by accident. It’s thanks to #TeamMaryland & the hundreds of thousands of servicemembers & civilians.

During the Revolutionary War, over 150 Black Marylanders enlisted and served in the Continental Army – fighting for our nation’s independence, even while some still did not have their own freedom.

🚆 Tomorrow is Election Day, Marylanders, so make sure you have a plan to get to the polls! The Maryland Transit Authority is offering free transit rides to help our neighbors participate in our great democratic experiment. Take advantage of a no-cost trip tomorrow and make your voice heard!

Over the past 22 months, we’ve seen the Trump Administration threaten our state and local partners, attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters through the SAVE Act, and sow doubt and distrust in our free and fair elections.

Open enrollment is here, Marylanders! Make sure to review your coverage and choose a plan that works for you. In Congress, I promise to do my part to expand access to quality, affordable care and reverse the cuts in the President’s Big Ugly Law.

On November 1, 1864, Maryland became the first state south of the Mason-Dixon line to abolish slavery by a vote of the people. Today, we reflect on this pivotal day in our history and the bravery of those who fought to make freedom a reality.

Here’s a quick update on what #TeamElfreth has been up to across #MD03 this fall:

🌳 Got an update on Maryland DNR’s climate resilience and habitat restoration efforts at Holly Beach Farm, which we secured $1.1 million for earlier this year!

The best days on the job are those where we can help our neighbors in need. One of those neighbors, Vladyslav from Columbia, ran into issues with her Employment Authorization Document application, and our team was able to step in and get her EAD card in less than a month!

As we face unprecedented challenges to the rule of law, voting rights, and more from this Administration, I’m honored to have received an A on the Stop Corruption Now scorecard!

Last month, five civilians tragically lost their lives, and nearly 70 were injured at a wedding after a U.S. strike on Iran. This is just the latest incident in an alarming string of civilian casualties.

Our Founders gave Congress the power to check and balance the President for a reason. But over the past 22 months, we’ve seen the Trump Administration challenge our fundamental freedoms with little pushback from my Republican colleagues.

Did you know that Maryland has a brand new online tax processing system that you can sign up for today?

💜As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, I sat down with community partners for our second annual roundtable to brainstorm real policy solutions to address the scourge that is domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault.

With National Veterans and Military Families Month right around the corner, we want to hear from you! If you have a story from your service you want to preserve for generations to come, then consider participating in our annual Veteran’s History Day Project!

As a key conductor of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman returned to Maryland’s Eastern Shore over the course of 13 expeditions – heroically guiding more than 70 enslaved people to freedom during some of the darkest times in our nation’s history.

Eight years ago today, a gunman opened fire into the Tree of Life Synagogue, tragically taking the lives of 11 people and wounding 6 others in the deadliest antisemitic attack in our nation’s history.