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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Maryland Delegation Members Push Trump Administration for Answers, Action on Fuel Spill at Joint Base Andrews
Position: The delegation calls on the Air Force to take immediate action to fully contain the March 2026 jet fuel spill at Joint Base Andrews, stop ongoing discharges into Piscataway Creek, and remediate contaminated soil and groundwater, and criticizes the seven-month delay as unacceptable.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) are continuing to press the Trump Administration for answers on the March 2026 fuel spill discovered at Joint Base Andrews. In a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, the members of the delegation press for information on the lack of action taken to contain the fuel spill and push for immediate steps to completely contain the spill and stop the ongoing water pollution it is causing. Over 30,000 gallons of jet fuel was spilled at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County earlier this year – resulting in over 22,000 gallons of fuel released into the environment, contaminating soil outside the base and the nearby Piscataway Creek. This letter follows concerns expressed in May over the Air Force’s critical delay in providing full information regarding the leak to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) – the state entity charged with responding to environmental pollution incidents – where the delegation members also pushed for transparency regarding the status of the fuel leak’s spread and containment efforts.
“We write to follow up on the fuel spill incident at Joint Base Andrews that was initially discovered in March 2026 and resulted in an estimated 22,000 gallons of jet fuel entering the surrounding environment, including nearby Piscataway Creek. After more than seven months, the Air Force has failed to fully contain the fuel spill, as demonstrated by continued signs of fuel contamination detected in Piscataway Creek by the Maryland Department of the Environment. This delay in fully addressing the fuel spill is unacceptable. The Air Force must take immediate action to completely contain the spill and stop all sources of continued fuel discharge into the environment, including by taking swift action to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater where necessary,” the lawmakers begin.
They continue, noting, “Water pollution from the Base directly impacts local communities that live along and recreate on Piscataway Creek, risking their health and ability to safely enjoy this natural resource. Piscataway Creek is a popular recreation destination for paddlers, boaters, and fishermen, and there are trails that run along the creek as well that offer hiking and bird watching. Piscataway Creek is also part of a landscape that is sacred to the Piscataway people, and the waterway runs by important cultural and historic sites.”
Among other questions, the lawmakers ask the following:
The Air Force has stated that robust containment layers are holding strong but water sampling from the Maryland Department of the Environment has shown evidence of fuel entering the waterway through the temporary containment berms erected at the Base, especially after heavy rainfall events. What steps will the Air Force take to ensure that no more fuel enters Piscataway Creek?
What is the timeline for full remediation of the fuel spill and subsequent contamination of Piscataway Creek?
Moving forward, how will the Air Force ensure that fuel leaks at Joint Base Andrews and other bases around the country are addressed and fully remediated in a timely manner?
“We appreciate your prompt attention to these questions and request a follow-up briefing for our offices and your detailed written response,” the lawmakers conclude.
The full text of the letter is available here and below.
Dear Secretary Meink,
We write to follow up on the fuel spill incident at Joint Base Andrews that was initially discovered in March 2026 and resulted in an estimated 22,000 gallons of jet fuel entering the surrounding environment, including nearby Piscataway Creek. After more than seven months, the Air Force has failed to fully contain the fuel spill, as demonstrated by continued signs of fuel contamination detected in Piscataway Creek by the Maryland Department of the Environment. This delay in fully addressing the fuel spill is unacceptable. The Air Force must take immediate action to completely contain the spill and stop all sources of continued fuel discharge into the environment, including by taking swift action to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater where necessary.
Water pollution from the Base directly impacts local communities that live along and recreate on Piscataway Creek, risking their health and ability to safely enjoy this natural resource.
Piscataway Creek is a popular recreation destination for paddlers, boaters, and fishermen, and there are trails that run along the creek as well that offer hiking and bird watching. Piscataway Creek is also part of a landscape that is sacred to the Piscataway people, and the waterway runs by important cultural and historic sites.
The Air Force’s delay in executing a full cleanup of the fuel spill is especially concerning given that this fuel leak compounds on other Joint Base Andrews activities that have degraded the health of Piscataway Creek – namely legacy PFAS runoff pollution from the Base. We appreciate that the Air Force is working closely with the Maryland Department of the Environment and has taken steps to address the fuel leak, but the pace of the Air Force’s cleanup effort is inadequate in light of the seriousness of the situation and the history of environmental contamination around the Base.
Please provide responses to the following questions by November 12, 2026:
Will the Air Force commit to taking immediate action to stop continued environmental contamination caused by the fuel leak earlier this year?
The Air Force has stated that robust containment layers are holding strong but water sampling from the Maryland Department of the Environment has shown evidence of fuel entering the waterway through the temporary containment berms erected at the Base, especially after heavy rainfall events. What steps will the Air Force take to ensure that no more fuel enters Piscataway Creek?
Of the 22,000 gallons of fuel that has potentially entered the environment:
How much has been discharged into the creek?
How much is contaminating the ground?
How much has been recovered?
What is the timeline for full remediation of the fuel spill and subsequent contamination of Piscataway Creek?
Has the Air Force completed its subsurface investigation? If so, what are the expected next steps for remediating any soil and/or groundwater contamination?
Moving forward, how will the Air Force ensure that fuel leaks at Joint Base Andrews and other bases around the country are addressed and fully remediated in a timely manner?
We appreciate your prompt attention to these questions and request a follow-up briefing for our offices and your detailed written response.
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Maryland Delegation Members Release Statement on Judge Ruling Halting Trump Administration Efforts to Close BARC in Beltsville, Maryland
Position: The delegation opposes the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, calling the attempt unlawful and contrary to congressional intent, and states they will continue to resist the closure.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives April McClain Delaney, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) released the following statement regarding last night’s ruling by a federal judge, temporarily halting the Trump Administration’s efforts to close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Maryland.
“As we’ve said time and again, this Administration’s attempts to shutter BARC are not only unwise – they’re illegal. BARC conducts critical research that helps farmers across our nation put food on the table for American families – including combatting serious threats to our agriculture, like cyclospora and avian flu. Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent. We will continue fighting back against the Trump Administration’s lawless attempts to close this facility, undermining its crucial research on behalf of American farmers and families.”
The lawmakers have repeatedly stressed the importance of maintaining BARC, including, most recently pushing Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on this matter in April. Additionally, they have raised this issue in Committee hearings with Administration officials and fought for language in Congressional Appropriations and the most recent Continuing Resolution.
Representative April McClain Delaney Joined 99 Democratic Lawmakers in Slamming Department of Education for Failure to Enforce Title IX and Protect Student Survivors
Position: Representatives urged the Department of Education Office of Inspector General to investigate the Department's staffing cuts to the Office for Civil Rights and its Title IX changes, arguing these have weakened enforcement of protections for student survivors of sexual assault and harassment.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) member Maxine Dexter (OR-03), DWC member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) and Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) led a letter to the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Education. The letter urges the Acting Inspector General to open an investigation into the Department’s gutting of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Title IX rollbacks and its impact on the Department’s ability to enforce Title IX protections for student survivors of sexual assault and harassment. 99 House Democrats joined the effort.
The call for the investigation comes after Jane Doe’s story from Cornell University and Kendall Francis’ story from Louisiana State University (LSU) sparked a national outcry about the high rate of sexual violence on college campuses. Additionally the survivors’ stories have renewed scrutiny of how colleges and universities respond, and how the Department of Education enforces Title IX protections for survivors.
One in four undergraduate women experience sexual assault or rape while in college. Sexual violence against women on college campuses is a public health crisis, yet significant barriers remain that block accountability and protections for students. Changes in staffing, resources, case-processing, and enforcement priorities under the Trump administration have only made that worse and have undermined the Department’s ability to properly investigate complaints and enforce Title IX protections.
As of January 2025, OCR reportedly faced a backlog of nearly 12,000 civil rights cases, while the administration reduced OCR’s workforce by nearly half. The Department has closed zero college sexual harassment or sexual violence cases. The Department also formalized weaker protections and processes for student survivors: narrowing the definition of sexual harassment, reducing school liability, and implementing intimidating investigative and hearing procedures that are retraumatizing to survivors.
Without proper federal enforcement and institutional accountability, Title IX protections become just words on a page. The Department of Education is failing student survivors. Protections for survivors are not partisan and should always be a priority, however the Department’s rollback of vital protections creates additional barriers for survivors and is leaving them to fend for themselves in their most vulnerable moments.
In their letter, the members explained how the Department’s changes will leave student survivors vulnerable and why an investigation is necessary:
“We urge the Office of Inspector General to immediately open an investigation into the Department’s failure to adequately enforce Title IX protections for survivors of sexual harassment and assault, including whether changes in staffing, resources, case-processing, and enforcement priorities have undermined the Department’s ability to protect students, investigate complaints in a timely manner, and hold institutions accountable.”
The members outlined the Department’s policies that have weakened protections for student survivors:
“At the same time that OCR’s staff and regional capacity were substantially reduced, the Department announced and pursued Title IX enforcement priorities concerning transgender students’ participation in athletics and access to sex-separated facilities, and also dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. These reprioritizations do nothing to address the backlog of sexual violence cases.”
The letter also explains how reprioritizations and restructuring by the Department have decreased OCR’s capacity to investigate cases of sexual violence on campus:
“This restructuring threatens to further delay investigations, erode OCR’s institutional expertise, and create additional barriers for survivors seeking accountability. These reprioritizations, staff reductions, and the interagency agreement raise significant questions about whether OCR has sufficient capacity to investigate Title IX complaints, communicate with complainants, and fulfill its civil rights enforcement responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.”
The members also outlined what they are urging the Inspector General to investigate:
Examining whether the Department has fulfilled its legal and administrative responsibilities to investigate and resolve Title IX complaints in a timely and effective manner.
The causes and consequences of the absence of resolution agreements involving college sexual harassment and assault complaints since January 2025.
Whether reductions in OCR staffing, the closure of regional offices, or changes in enforcement priorities have contributed to delays, backlogs, or failures to resolve these complaints.
Examining whether OCR has sufficient staffing, resources, policies, and procedures to effectively enforce Title IX and protect students from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and violence.
Identifying how survivors have been harmed by these changes.
Lastly, the members asked the Inspector General to answer the following questions:
How many Title IX sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints are currently pending before OCR, and how long have they been pending?
How have processing times, case closures, investigations, and resolution agreements changed since January 2025?
Have staffing reductions or office closures affected OCR’s ability to investigate complaints or communicate with survivors?
Have Department officials directed, formally or informally, OCR personnel to deprioritize certain categories of Title IX complaints?
What safeguards are currently in place to ensure Title IX complaints involving sexual violence receive timely and appropriate review?
What corrective actions are necessary to ensure the Department is meeting its obligations to protect students under Title IX?
Read the full letter here.
The letter was signed by: Amo, Gabe; Ansari, Yassamin; Balint, Becca; Barragán, Nanette; Beatty, Joyce; Beyer, Donald; Bonamici, Suzanne; Brownley, Julia; Brown, Shontel; Bynum, Janelle; Carter, Troy; Castor, Kathy; Chu, Judy; Clarke, Yvette; Craig, Angie; Crockett, Jasmine; Davids, Sharice; Dean, Madeleine; DeGette, Diana; DeSaulnier, Mark; Dexter, Maxine; Dingell, Debbie; Elfreth, Sarah; Escobar, Veronica; Espaillat, Adriano; Evans, Dwight; Fletcher, Lizzie; Foster, Bill; Foushee, Valerie; Frankel, Lois; Frost, Maxwell; Garamendi, John; Garcia, Sylvia; Goldman, Daniel; Goodlander, Maggie; Grijalva, Adelita; Houlahan, Chrissy; Hoyle, Val; Ivey, Glenn; Jackson, Jonathan; Jayapal, Pramila; Johnson, Julie; Kamlager-Dove, Sydney; Kelly, Robin; Kennedy, Timothy; Khanna, Ro; Landsman, Greg; Latimer, George; Lee, Summer; Leger Fernandez, Teresa; Lynch, Stephen; Magaziner, Seth; Matsui, Doris; McBride, Sarah; McClain Delaney, April; McClellan, Jennifer; McIver, LaMonica; Mejia, Analilia; Menefee, Christian; Meng, Grace; Mfume, Kweisi; Morelle, Joseph; Mullin, Kevin; Nadler, Jerrold; Norton, Eleanor; Omar, Ilhan; Pelosi, Nancy; Pettersen, Brittany; Pingree, Chellie; Quigley, Mike; Ramirez, Delia; Randall, Emily; Raskin, Jamie; Ross, Deborah; Salinas, Andrea; Scanlon, Mary Gay; Schakowsky, Janice; Scholten, Hillary; Sewell, Terri; Simon, Lateefah; Stansbury, Melanie; Stanton, Greg; Stevens, Haley; Strickland, Marilyn; Subramanyam, Suhas; Sykes, Emilia; Takano, Mark; Thompson, Bennie; Thompson, Mike; Titus, Dina; Tlaib, Rashida; Tokuda, Jill; Tonko, Paul; Trahan, Lori; Velázquez, Nydia; Walkinshaw, James; Watson Coleman, Bonnie; Williams, Nikema; Wilson, Frederica.
McClain Delaney Leads Call with Ocasio-Cortez, Beyer, Mfume, Subramanyam, and Elfreth to Pause FAA’s AI Tool at Washington-Area Airports
Position: The release urges the FAA to pause the rollout of its AI-enabled SMART air traffic management tool at three Washington-area airports until the agency answers questions about safety testing, implementation, and oversight, and publishes a safety evaluation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) is leading a congressional letter with co-leads Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Don Beyer, Kweisi Mfume, Suhas Subramanyam, and Sarah Elfreth urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pause use of its new artificial intelligence-enabled air traffic management tool until the agency answers questions about safety testing, implementation, and oversight.
The letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford raises concerns about the September 21 deployment of the Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes, and Trajectories (SMART) tool at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
“When Maryland families board a plane, they deserve to know that every system guiding their flight has been thoroughly tested and that the people keeping them safe have the training they need,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney. “After the devastating crash over DCA that took 67 lives, the FAA owes this region answers. I support modernizing our aviation systems, but passenger safety must come first. I’m calling on the FAA to pause this rollout, show us the safety testing, and explain who is accountable when something goes wrong.”
“Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration surprisingly launched an AI tool to help control air traffic over three major National Capital Region Airports, with plans to expand nationwide in the following 90 days. They did so without publishing a safety evaluation or sufficiently consulting air traffic controllers and safety experts. We are urging Transportation Secretary Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford to stop the rollout until we have answers. This administration may treat Big Tech companies with impunity, but air traffic control leaves zero margin for error,” said Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The FAA’s rush to deploy a system that could affect the lives of millions of Americans is especially concerning for residents of this region, who are still grappling with questions about air safety following last year’s fatal crash at DCA. Before deploying its AI-enabled SMART air traffic control tool, the FAA must demonstrate, through air traffic controller feedback and independently verified testing, that this technology is safe and reliable, and it must clearly communicate those findings to the public,” Congressman Don Beyer.
"Families across Baltimore count on BWI to get them where they’re going safely. Yet the Trump Administration recklessly rolled out an untested AI air traffic tool there without publishing a safety evaluation or adequately consulting the air traffic controllers who keep us safe. There is no room for error in our skies. I am proud to co-lead this letter calling for public transparency and answers from Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford on how this system was tested, who was consulted, and how it will be evaluated. Until they provide answers that ensure that this technology is safe, the FAA must pause its use," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume.
“The airspace in the DC region is incredibly complicated and demands the highest standard of safety and reliability from Air Traffic Control. We need to be extremely cautious about implementing AI tools into the systems responsible for the safety of our skies. I urge the FAA to prove that the system does not pose a risk to the public before allowing its use," said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam.
“Every day, our airports and their staff ensure tens of thousands of worldwide travelers are safe and secure – including here at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Maryland’s Third District. While we fully recognize the need to modernize our air traffic control systems, we cannot pursue modernization at the expense of public safety, especially when it comes to implementing new technologies like AI,” said Congresswoman Elfreth. “As AI safety concerns are top of mind for our neighbors, this is another instance where we cannot afford to miss the moment on regulating this technology. I also am determined to continue to work with my colleagues to ensure our hardworking air traffic controllers have every resource they need to do their jobs and ensure the safety of our passengers.”
At a time when AI safety concerns are sky high, the lawmakers warn that the FAA has not provided sufficient transparency around its decision-making process prior to deployment, nor the functioning of SMART’s underlying AI systems. Congress, and the public, deserve to know how AI systems were tested and how they will influence decisions before being deployed in safety critical systems.
The letter also raises concerns about reports that frontline aviation safety workers received only days of notice, or no notice at all, before deployment. With air traffic controllers already facing staffing pressures, the lawmakers stress that new technology must be introduced with adequate training and clear procedures for human oversight.
The lawmakers request answers in three areas:
Safety testing: What evaluations were completed before deployment, how the system performs during severe weather or outages, and whether any safety review requirements were waived during the contracting process.
Consultation and training: What input the FAA sought from airport authorities, air safety workers, and airlines; what training personnel received; and how the tool should influence decision-making.
Evaluation and accountability: How the FAA will measure performance during the initial 90-day evaluation, what standards must be met before nationwide expansion, and who is responsible if a recommendation contributes to a safety incident.
The letter calls for a pause until lawmakers can better understand the FAA’s decision-making, rollout process, and evaluation plan. The co-leads emphasize that modernizing air traffic control must prioritize safety, transparency, and the expertise of the people responsible for keeping our skies safe.
Maryland Delegation Members Push for Funding for Mental Health at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade
Position: The Maryland congressional delegation urges Congress to retain an $11 million program increase for U.S. Cyber Command high-performance team training, aimed at improving mental health and resilience care for cyber personnel, as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense appropriations.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Sarah Elfreth, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, and Johnny Olszewski were joined by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) in requesting $11 million for U.S. Cyber Command as Congress works to complete the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense appropriations. In the letter to Appropriations Committee leadership, the lawmakers stressed the importance of the health and wellbeing of the service members and civilian employees of U.S. Cyber Command, as well as the importance of their work to our national security. The $11 million program increase would fund U.S. Cyber Command’s high-performance team training, an operation aimed at improving care for service members, including helping commanders establish sustainable training, recovery, care, and resilience practices.
The lawmakers begin, “We respectfully urge you to retain the $11 million program increase for U.S. Cyber Command high-performance team training under Budget Activity 12D, Cyberspace Operations, as Congress completes the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. Headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, U.S. Cyber Command is central to Maryland’s national security community and relies on service members, civilian employees, and families throughout our state to conduct some of the Nation’s most demanding and persistent military operations missions.”
“As the Congressional Delegation of Maryland, we are troubled by recent public reporting describing several deaths by suicide among personnel in cyber operations and the Fort Meade community over a short period. These deaths have a severe impact on the family, friends, and wider community. The concentration of these tragedies within a small, highly specialized workforce demands sustained attention and an institutional response proportionate to the operational strain these personnel bear,” they continue.
On the need for funding for High Performance Team Training at Cyber Command, the lawmakers note, “The requested $11 million would help U.S. Cyber Command close this gap by funding the FY26 NDAA provision. Embedded support would improve access to care for service members inside secure facilities, give providers a better understanding of the mission and its operational tempo, identify concerns earlier, and help commanders establish sustainable training, recovery, and resilience practices. Models used in other high-demand military communities, including special operations and remotely piloted aircraft units, and dedicated intelligence commands demonstrate the value of treating psychological health and human performance as readiness requirements. Cyber Command noted that without this funding, burnout and force degradation will increase.”
“Preserving this funding would demonstrate Congress’s commitment to the health and readiness of the cyber workforce at Fort Meade, Maryland, and across the Nation. It would also help ensure that the Department establishes an enduring system of prevention, care, and operational resilience rather than relying solely on short-term interventions following a tragedy. One loss of life is one too many. We must do everything we can to make sure our servicemembers and everyone at the Fort has the full mental health support and resources they need, so that a tragedy like this does not occur again. We appreciate your continued leadership and support of Maryland’s servicemembers, federal employees, and families,” the lawmakers conclude.
The full text of the letter is available here and below.
Dear Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, Chair Collins, and Vice Chair Murray:
We respectfully urge you to retain the $11 million program increase for U.S. Cyber Command high-performance team training under Budget Activity 12D, Cyberspace Operations, as Congress completes the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. Headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, U.S. Cyber Command is central to Maryland’s national security community and relies on service members, civilian employees, and families throughout our state to conduct some of the Nation’s most demanding and persistent missions.
As the Congressional Delegation of Maryland, we are troubled by recent public reporting describing several deaths by suicide among personnel in cyber operations and the Fort Meade community over a short period. These deaths have a severe impact on the family, friends, and wider community. The concentration of these tragedies within a small, highly specialized workforce demands sustained attention and an institutional response proportionate to the operational strain these personnel bear.
Cyber personnel operate in a uniquely stressful environment. Many are effectively “deployed in place” for two- or three-year assignments, conducting real-world operations against capable adversaries without the clear start and end points, protected recovery periods, or unit-level reconstitution cycles associated with conventional deployments. Because much of their work is classified, they may be unable to discuss the sources of their stress with family members or medical professionals who lack the clearances or access to secure facilities necessary for a complete conversation. These conditions can isolate personnel, delay appropriate care, and ultimately weaken readiness, retention, and operational effectiveness.
These challenges are particularly relevant at Fort Meade, where U.S. Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, military cyber components, and other national security organizations operate within a highly secure and interconnected environment. Although Maryland has a significant network of military, federal, and civilian health resources, traditional centralized-care models do not always give cyber personnel timely access to appropriately cleared professionals in the facilities where they work.
Congress and the Department have already recognized this gap. Congress previously directed a review of the psychological and occupational demands placed on cyber operators, and the Department subsequently acknowledged that existing resources did not fully meet the needs of the U.S. Cyber Command. The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) also expanded mental health services intended to address the U.S. Cyber Command’s unique requirements by integrating behavioral health professionals with security clearances within cyber units. Nevertheless, dedicated support teams and embedded care have not been implemented consistently across the force.
The requested $11 million would help U.S. Cyber Command close this gap by funding the FY26 NDAA provision. Embedded support would improve access to care for service members inside secure facilities, give providers a better understanding of the mission and its operational tempo, identify concerns earlier, and help commanders establish sustainable training, recovery, and resilience practices. Models used in other high-demand military communities, including special operations and remotely piloted aircraft units, and dedicated intelligence commands demonstrate the value of treating psychological health and human performance as readiness requirements. Cyber Command noted that without this funding, burnout and force degradation will increase.
This represents a modest investment compared with U.S. Cyber Command’s broader annual budget and the strategic value of its highly trained workforce. Recruiting, clearing, and developing cyber operators takes years. Losing experienced personnel harms Maryland families, disrupts operational teams, increases replacement and training costs, and reduces the Nation’s ability to defend critical systems and conduct cyber missions.
Accordingly, we respectfully request that the final Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act retain the following program increase:
12D CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS
High Performance Team Training ........................................ $11,000,000
Preserving this funding would demonstrate Congress’s commitment to the health and readiness of the cyber workforce at Fort Meade, Maryland, and across the Nation. It would also help ensure that the Department establishes an enduring system of prevention, care, and operational resilience rather than relying solely on short-term interventions following a tragedy. One loss of life is one too many. We must do everything we can to make sure our servicemembers and everyone at the Fort has the full mental health support and resources they need, so that a tragedy like this does not occur again.
We appreciate your continued leadership and support of Maryland’s servicemembers, federal employees, and families.
McClain Delaney and Maryland Delegation Demand Independent Investigation After ICE Operation in Frederick
Position: The release calls for an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into ICE tactics during a September 2026 operation in Frederick, Maryland, and questions the warrant basis, use-of-force policy, and handling of a local official's personal information. It also argues that arrest figures from a regional surge show most detainees had no criminal record.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06), alongside Senator Chris Van Hollen, led the full Maryland Congressional delegation in demanding an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the tactics employed by ICE during its operation in Frederick on September 3rd and 4th. The letter went to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Acting ICE Director David Venturella, and DHS Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari, and it sets a response deadline of October 1, 2026.
The Members want to know whether ICE had a warrant before entering the home, whether that warrant was administrative or judicial, whether agency policy permits using vehicles to clear peaceful observers, and how ICE obtained a local official’s personal information and why an officer recited it back to her. A federal law enforcement vehicle drove down a Frederick sidewalk and struck an observer. Officers used a baton on a protester and dragged another person off the front steps of a home. An ICE officer told a local elected official that the agency knew her name, her license plate, and where she lived.
All of it happened over roughly 40 hours in one neighborhood of Frederick, in Maryland’s Sixth District, and all of it is on video.
“The Frederick community deserves better from its government,”,” said Congresswoman April McClain Delaney. “None of what happened there earlier this month made anyone safer. This Administration claims it is targeting the worst of the worst, but its own numbers show that seven out of ten people arrested in this region had no criminal record. I brought Team Maryland together because our constituents deserve to know who authorized this operation, what warrant ICE relied on, and what use-of-force policy allowed these tactics. We expect clear answers by October 1.”
The letter also presses DHS on the scope of last month’s two-week surge across Maryland and Virginia. By the Department’s own numbers, nearly 70 percent of the 1,328 people arrested in that operation had no criminal record.
The letter was signed by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny H. Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn F. Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski, Jr.
The full letter is available [here].
Maryland Delegation Members’ Statement on Trump Administration Decision Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration
Position: The delegation opposes the administration's revocation of the 2009 Executive Order that established a coordinated federal strategy for Chesapeake Bay restoration, and calls for continued federal partnership with state-led restoration efforts.
WASHINGTON – Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) – released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to revoke an Executive Order declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and establishing a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed, including by supporting state-led efforts on water quality goals, pollution limits, agricultural preservation, stormwater management, and climate resiliency.
“The Chesapeake Bay and its health are vital to lives and livelihoods across our state and the greater region. Now more than ever, we need continued federal partnership and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration, not efforts to roll back all the progress we’ve made. The 2009 Executive Order that the Trump administration just revoked provided vital federal resources that support state-led efforts to improve the health and productivity of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area. Removing the coordinated federal backing that advances the watershed protection and restoration goals of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement risks undermining the future health of the Bay along with the businesses and communities that depend on it. This decision is shortsighted and harmful to our communities. Make no mistake: the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure. And we will continue to fight for it.”
McClain Delaney Calls for Answers Following Federal Enforcement Activity in Frederick
Position: The release calls for immediate answers and a full, transparent investigation into reported use of force by ICE agents against residents of Frederick, and states that federal law enforcement should carry out its duties lawfully and safely.
Washington D.C. - What we have seen in Frederick over the past several days is deeply concerning. No family should be afraid to leave their home or feel unsafe in their own neighborhood. The safety and well-being of our residents must come first.
My office has been closely monitoring the situation, and I have been in direct contact with local elected officials and community leaders to hear about what occurred and the concerns residents have raised. also been in communication with Frederick’s mayor and public safety officials to discuss the situation and determine what additional steps are needed.
I am especially disturbed by reports that ICE agents used force against Frederick residents. These allegations demand immediate answers and a full, transparent investigation.
Federal law enforcement has a responsibility to carry out its duties lawfully and safely—and the Frederick community deserves transparency and answers.
I will continue working proactively with local leaders, law enforcement, and community organizations to get those answers and ensure the safety of Frederick residents remains our top priority.
Constituents seeking assistance can contact my district office at (301) 926-0300 or through mcclaindelaney.house.gov . Residents can review my Know Your Rights guide for information on their constitutional rights when interacting with ICE and available legal resources.
McClain Delaney Statement on Reports of Ongoing ICE Presence Across Frederick Communities
Position: The release expresses concern about a sustained federal immigration enforcement presence in Frederick neighborhoods, states that families are fearful, and says the representative is seeking facts from local officials before taking further position.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) today issued the following statement in response to reports of a heavy and ongoing presence of federal immigration agents across several Frederick communities:
“I am closely monitoring reports that ICE agents and multiple vehicles have maintained a sustained presence across residential neighborhoods in Frederick for more than 30 hours. According to community members, residents have consistently observed between two and eight vehicles in the area since this activity began.
“Families—including many with lawful immigration status—are staying inside and scared to come out. No family should feel unsafe simply living in their own neighborhood.
“I’ve reached out to local officials for a full accounting of what’s happening on the ground, and I’ll have more to say once I know the facts. In the meantime, my office is available to any constituent who needs help or has questions about their rights.”
Constituents seeking assistance can contact Congresswoman McClain Delaney’s district offices at (301) 926-0300 or through mcclaindelaney.house.gov . Residents can review Congresswoman McClain Delaney’s Know Your Rights guide for information on their constitutional rights when interacting with ICE and available legal resources.
Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump Administration to Cancel ICE Detention Warehouse in Washington County
Position: The Maryland delegation opposes the Trump Administration's plan to construct an ICE detention warehouse in Washington County, citing inadequate infrastructure, lack of community input, environmental concerns, and the need for a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement before proceeding.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks joined by U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Kweisi Mfume, Glenn Ivey, Johnny Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth (all D-Md.) in pressing the Trump Administration to cancel plans for the ICE Detention Warehouse in Washington County due, in part, to the potential environmental impacts and infrastructure deficiencies of the proposed facility. With these concerns in mind and the lack of community input, the members urged the Department of Homeland Security to cancel its plans.
"As we shared in our March 5 comment letter, the process that the Administration has used to purchase, plan, and develop this site has wrongfully excluded the voices of our constituents and the communities that would be impacted by its operation," the lawmakers wrote.
The letter highlights significant concerns about the proposed facility's infrastructure, noting that the warehouse DHS purchased for $102.4 million was originally equipped with only four commercial toilets and would require extensive upgrades to support a detention center housing up to 1,500 people.
"DHS cannot credibly claim that such sweeping infrastructure deficiencies can be addressed through a superficial assessment while ignoring the significant public safety, infrastructure, environmental, and community impacts that would accompany a detention facility of this scale," the lawmakers wrote. "We call on DHS to conduct a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement, informed by meaningful public participation, before any further development proceeds."
The Maryland Delegation also criticized DHS for continuing to pursue the project despite reports that ICE plans to dispose of seven of the eleven detention warehouses it previously purchased after spending nearly $1 billion on the properties.
"DHS continues to fail to justify this project, meaningfully engage the public, and answer Congress's oversight inquiries," the lawmakers concluded. "We urge you to terminate this proposal and stand ready to pursue every available avenue to ensure accountability if you do not."
The Members’ letter was also submitted as part of DHS’ public scoping request seeking public feedback on potential environmental issues or concerns.
Read the letter
Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).
Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.FIRSTENERGY CORP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
2.SOLAR FOR AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE PAC2 contributions$10,000
3.AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICAIdeological2 contributionsIdeological PAC with a nationalist or patriotic framing — specific policy positions not clearly signaled by the name.AI · low$10,000
4.JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC2 contributions$10,000
5.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E4 contributions$10,000
6.AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)4 contributions$10,000
7.EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC6 contributions$10,000
8.ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMENIdeological6 contributionsIdeological PAC focused on electing women to federal office. Backs Democratic female candidates across districts and states.AI$8,500
9.THALES USA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (THALES USA PAC)5 contributions$7,000
10.CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CEPAC)5 contributions$5,500
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$41,500
2.FORBRIGHT BANK$27,750
3.GALLATIN POINT CAPITAL$13,800
4.ANTHROPIC$10,500
5.BCG$10,500
6.GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY$10,500
7.CITYBRIDGE FOUNDATION$7,000
8.RETAIL SERVICES & SYSTEMS INC.$7,000
9.INSPIRE CAPITAL$7,000
10.KALSHI$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
