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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth

@elfreth.house.gov
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Proudly representing Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District.

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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 21h
After our Interfaith Advisory Council, it was clear we needed to convene not only our faith leaders – but also young people – to be part of the conversation on how we can support our neighbors of all faiths.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 22h
Our #MD03 Resource Fairs are an opportunity for me and my team to connect our neighbors with the services they need! Thank you again to all our incredible #TeamMaryland partners who made this fair possible and to the hundreds of neighbors who joined us.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 29/09/2026
NEW: The Trump Administration is considering handing over 17,000+ acres of public land across six states to build dozens of data centers. Over the past 21 months, we’ve seen unprecedented attempts by this Administration to politicize, privatize, & profit off our public lands & this is no exception.
House democrats demand answers on the Trump Administration’s plan to build data centers on public land
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 29/09/2026
The Port of Baltimore has been able to survive ups and downs of the economy for over 100 years. Now, the President’s economic strategy that prioritizes tariffs over jobs is adding additional hardship.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 28/09/2026
You’ve probably seen in the news that Speaker Johnson has cancelled the remaining voting days for September – leaving us scattered across the country and unable to work on your behalf in Washington for seven whole weeks.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 27/09/2026
Since February, House Democrats have been calling for an end to President Trump’s illegal and costly war of choice in Iran. The consequences are undeniable: 22 American servicemembers lost, costs skyrocketing for families back home, and over 7 months of fighting.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 27/09/2026
Marylanders of all faiths deserve to both be safe and feel safe in their houses of worship. That’s why I’m proud to join #TeamMaryland in delivering over $8 million in federal funding to increase security for nearly 50 places of worship across our state.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 27/09/2026
On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we take time to not only honor the servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country but also those they left behind and their journey of continued healing.
National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 25/09/2026
🥮🌕 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival #MD03! What began as a celebration of the autumn harvest is now a time to celebrate family, tradition, and community under the glow of the full moon – and enjoy many mooncakes.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 25/09/2026
As AI continues to rapidly evolve, we need regulations at home and abroad. I’ve joined @repyassansari.bsky.social and over 40 of my House Democratic colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to establish a coordinated global framework with our allies to regulate AI development.
40+ house democrats urge the Trump Administration to lead allies in establishing a global framework for future AI development
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 25/09/2026
The cost of buying a home is out of reach for too many Americans. This week I joined the Manufactured Housing Institute to tour newly manufactured affordable homes and discuss the importance of investing in new solutions to address the housing crisis.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 24/09/2026
We have now lost 22 brave American servicemembers in the Middle East during President Trump’s war in Iran. My deepest condolences are with their loved ones and families who are grappling with this unimaginable loss.
washingtonpost.com
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 24/09/2026
If you watch the House Floor on C-SPAN like my mom, you might see Members of Congress ‘managing the floor.’ But what the heck does that actually mean, and why does it matter? I’ll be demystifying one bit of floor procedure in today’s episode of Sarah Explains It All!
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 23/09/2026
Connie from Linthicum Heights was having problems with counterfeit products from out of state hurting her business. Our casework team worked with local law enforcement partners to put a stop to the issue! The best days on the job are the days we can help our neighbors in need – no matter the issue.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 22/09/2026
📱Are you a middle or high schooler in #MD03 who’s passionate about coding? Then consider applying to our 2026 Congressional App Challenge! Like Matthew, last year’s #MD03 App Challenge winner, students will compete for the chance to present their app right here in Washington.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 22/09/2026
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Over the coming days, we celebrate the rich history and culture of our Hispanic and Latino communities in #MD03 and across our nation. This month reminds us that there is not a corner of this country that has not been made stronger by their contributions.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 21/09/2026
There’s less than two weeks left to submit an application for service academy nominations! One of the best parts of my job is nominating our talented young people to military academies, so if you’re a high schooler in #MD03 interested in serving our nation, apply by 11:59 PM on Friday, October 2nd.
Service academy nomination applications open until October 2nd!
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 21/09/2026
Improving veterans’ mental health programs, establishing a new VFW post in #MD03, and advancing crucial legislation to expand veterans’ benefits: just a few of the topics we discussed with the Maryland VFW!
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 20/09/2026
Yom Kippur marks the holiest day of the year in Judaism, and a time for reflection, renewal, and inner peace. For all who celebrate, I wish you a meaningful day and an easy fast. G’mar Chatima Tova.
Have a blessed Yom Kippur
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 20/09/2026
Today marks 15 years since the end of the U.S. military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. The end of this policy allowed LGBTQ+ servicemembers to serve openly, but that was not before thousands of servicemembers were wrongfully discharged for simply being who they were.
15 years since the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell”
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 19/09/2026
Congress has an obligation to those we serve to tackle the most urgent and complex problems facing our nation and world. Instead of doing that with AI, the Speaker canceled votes and sent us home two weeks early.
Elfreth joins 107 House Democrats in urging Speaker Johnson to reconvene the House and advance crucial, bipartisan AI regulations
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 19/09/2026
Every year, nearly 21,000 families in our country tragically lose a child to stillbirth. While dealing with this loss, these families not only have to grapple with grief, but also make difficult financial decisions to cover medical costs, funeral expenses, & more during one of their darkest moments.
September 19th, 2026
National stillbirth prevention &awareness day
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 18/09/2026
✈️ US Airforce’s 79th birthday means a time to honor our Airmen – whose innovations have paved the way for some of our most revolutionary aviation technologies and whose bravery has kept our skies safe for decades.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 18/09/2026
One of the most powerful experiences I’ve had in 21 months as your Member of Congress was visiting the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency at Pearl Harbor and seeing firsthand the commitment our nation has made to identify, bring home, and reunite missing servicemembers with their families.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 17/09/2026
BREAKING: A new report by the nonpartisan CBO just confirmed that President Trump’s illegal Iran war has cost American taxpayers nearly $40 billion over the last six months.
Breaking: President Trump’s illegal Iran War has cost American taxpayers $40 billion
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 17/09/2026
Did you know that during World War II, 384 Liberty ships were produced at Baltimore’s Sparrows Point – more than any other shipyard in the nation?
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 17/09/2026
Yes, you read that correctly: the Trump Administration will no longer limit harmful pollution from power plants.
nytimes.com
E.P.A. Erases Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 17/09/2026
239 years ago today, 39 delegates convened at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia to sign one of our nation’s founding documents. The Constitution outlines the unalienable rights of the American people and what was – at its time – a radical democratic experiment.
Constitution Day September 17th, 1787
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 17/09/2026
Yesterday, the Trump Administration revoked an Executive Order that declared the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and established a coordinated federal strategy for the protection and restoration of the Bay and its watershed.
Elfreth joins Maryland delegation statement on Trump Administration decision rolling back federal coordination of Chesapeake Bay restoration

“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.”
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 16/09/2026
🚀For 150 years, John’s Hopkins University has been at the forefront of technology, science, and yes, space exploration.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 16/09/2026
Congress cannot afford to miss the moment on AI regulation. While reasonable people may disagree on how precisely to regulate this technology, we are beyond denying that action is required.
nbcnews.com
Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election
Democrats and Republicans are proposing new regulations for artificial intelligence. But there’s no consensus, and the House has only one more workweek before Election Day.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 16/09/2026
Providing the best care for our servicemembers and veterans means more than just improving physical health care options – it also means expanding much-needed mental health services, training mental health providers, destigmatizing asking for help, investing in alternative therapies, & so much more.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 15/09/2026
UPDATE: Even the contractor that renovated the Reflecting Pool has confirmed what the American people knew all along: the damage to the pool was caused by errors in their repair process, not by vandalism.
nytimes.com
Contractor Blames Its Own Repairs, Not Vandals, for Reflecting Pool Failure
The contractor said the pool’s new blue liner peeled and tore because of “human oversight” and a flawed plan that involved layering two incompatible chemicals, documents show.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 15/09/2026
🦀 Exciting news: the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act to reauthorize key programs at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office in Annapolis just passed the House!
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 15/09/2026
🗳️Marylanders, today is National Voter Registration Day! Less than 50 days from Election Day, it has never been more important to have a plan to vote and make your voice heard.
September 15, 2026 
National voter registration day
Register today & make your voice heard!
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Just 50 days from Election Day, we have some good news from the Supreme Court! Marylanders will be able to cast their mail-in ballots with confidence that it will be counted.
politico.com
Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot plan
Justices turn down administration’s bid to have Postal Service enforce new voting requirements before midterms.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 14/09/2026
To date, #TeamElfreth has closed over 3,000 constituent cases and returned over $4 million directly to our neighbors! One of those neighbors, Paul from Pasadena, had an issue with his annuity payments from OPM, and after seven months of no answers, our team was able to resolve his issue in weeks!
Casework stories: Paul from Pasadena “Upon my retirement, the Office of Personnel Management erroneously overpaid me. I returned the overpayment, but OPM began deducting from my monthly annuity to cover the money that I had already returned. After more than 7 months of OPM not correcting this error, my only recourse was to contact my member of Congress. Within days, Congresswoman Elfreth’s office contacted me for additional information and quickly submitted an inquiry on my behalf to the OPM. Several weeks later, OPM contacted me, refunded the erroneous deductions, and stopped collection on the debt that I had repaid many months earlier.”
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 14/09/2026
We’re over six months into President Trump’s illegal war in Iran and the American people are still paying the price with no end in sight. The cost of crude oil has risen 40% since the beginning of the war – raising the price at the pump and throughout our economy for families across the country.
nytimes.com
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 13/09/2026
Calling all #MD03 high schoolers: our service academy nomination deadline is coming up soon. 🪖 Last year, 31 of our 56 incredible nominees were appointed to military academies – far exceeding the national average acceptance rate!
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 12/09/2026
Even though the August District Work Period has ended, #TeamElfreth is still on the ground, meeting directly with neighbors in the District almost everyday.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 12/09/2026
Happy Jewish New Year, #MD03! Rosh Hashanah represents a time to come together with family and friends, reflect on the past year, and instill hope for the year ahead. For all those who celebrate, I hope this is the start of a sweet and fruitful new year. Shana Tova!
Shana Tova Happy Rosh Hashanah, Maryland!
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 11/09/2026
In between meetings and events around #MD03 yesterday, I sat down for lunch with Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann to catch up on affordable housing, his progress on parking reform, continued support for the historic Stanton Community Center, and more.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 11/09/2026
This morning, I joined Howard County to remember those we lost on September 11th, 2001, in the deadliest terrorist attack in our history.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 11/09/2026
Like you, I’m still waiting on my DOGE check… and that’s after Elon Musk took a sledgehammer to the federal workforce and cut so many scientists and health programs that we can’t even eat lettuce now.
bbc.com
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 11/09/2026
Another successful #MD03 Constituent Resource Fair in the books! Last night, my team and I were joined by 26 federal, local, state, business, and nonprofit partners in Anne Arundel County, where we helped connect hundreds of neighbors with the services they need to help them on their hardest days.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 11/09/2026
"On a normal day, we value heroism because it is uncommon. On Sept. 11, we valued heroism because it was everywhere."
Never forget September 11 25 years
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 11/09/2026
USPS has played a crucial role in our elections for generations – delivering nearly 100 million ballots in the 2024 election cycle with instances of voter fraud so rare that you’re more likely to get struck by lightning.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 10/09/2026
No better way to start my birthday than with friends from the @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social and @marylanddnr.bsky.social talking about oysters! 🦪
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 09/09/2026
DOGE may not be around anymore, but our neighbors are still feeling the effects. This year, we’ve already heard from hundreds of neighbors about delayed tax refunds, problems with small business tax credits, and more because DOGE cut nearly 30% of the IRS workforce.
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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 09/09/2026
Amid deeply troubling reports from USPS, I’ve signed on to an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to block President Trump’s illegal and unworkable executive order to limit mail-in voting and disenfranchise millions of Americans.
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