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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 22/09/2026

For centuries, Hispanic & Latino Americans have strengthened our communities, our country and our democracy. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate this rich history and pledge to build a future where all our people can thrive and prosper. ¡Feliz mes de la herencia Hispana!

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 20/09/2026

During Yom Kippur, I wish my fellow Jewish Americans a meaningful, peaceful and gentle fast. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 18/09/2026

After illegally bulldozing half of the White House, Trump bans media that won’t lie for him from the other half. Every self-respecting media entity in America should boycott what’s left of the White House if he keeps violating press freedom.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 18/09/2026

This week's MD-08 Local Hero is Maureen Gunnison, an 18-year veteran crossing guard at public schools across our MoCo community. Hear what Maureen loves most about her vitally important job of getting our children safely across the street.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 325 Feat. Maureen Gunnison

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 17/09/2026

In America, we have no kings, no dictators, no despots, no nobles, no slaves, no serfs, no subjects. Just "We the People." We are not one race, one ethnicity, one religion or one party. But we have one Constitution and one Bill of Rights. Happy Constitution Day, everybody!

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 16/09/2026

GREAT NEWS: Today the House passed a proposal I led with Representatives Jim McGovern and Jimmy Panetta to provide much-needed tax relief to survivors of financial scams and natural disasters. No one should be taxed by the federal government on money stolen from them by scammers and fraudsters.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 11/09/2026

To my fellow Jewish Americans observing Rosh Hashanah in Maryland and across the country—L’Shana Tovah! Let this new year bring health, sweetness and light to you and your loved ones, and may there be peace all over the world.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 11/09/2026

It's critical for President Trump to officially extend TPS for Salvadorans now. Meantime, the lack of clarity from the administration is badly hurting people and damaging our economy. Here's what we do know: El Salvador TPS remains in effect and recipients can continue working.

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Update on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador (Release: Sept. 03, 2026)

This guidance supplements the Update on Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador message posted on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 11/09/2026

25 years ago today, America experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in our history. Thousands of people, including first responders acting to rescue victims, lost their lives in the savage onslaught. Thousands more have died years later from related respiratory illnesses.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 07/09/2026

Sending love to Will Jawando and Michele and healing wishes for Will’s rapid and complete recovery. We are all rooting for you and will keep you close in our hearts.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 07/09/2026

Today we honor workers and unions in MD-08 and across America and rededicate to the fight for fair wages, strong benefits and workplace rights. Let’s stand strong against the oligarchs and authoritarians who want an economy of domination and inequality. Happy Labor Day.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 05/09/2026

This week's Labor Day Weekend Local Hero is the ubiquitous Derrick Nabors, a committed union activist with ATU Local 689. We thank Derrick for his passionate advocacy for workers’ rights, workplace safety and economic justice. Happy Labor Day!

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 323 Feat. Derrick Nabors

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 28/08/2026

This week's MD-08 Local Hero is the ubiquitous Dr. Margaret Persaud, who leads the immunization program for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. As back-to-school season approaches, Dr. Persaud is working hard to make sure all our kids are safe and healthy.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 322 Feat. Dr. Margaret Persaud

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 21/08/2026

This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is George Escobar, the new Executive Director of We Are CASA, the organization dedicated to uplifting the dignity, strength, and contributions of our immigrant neighbors and building stronger, more inclusive communities for all Marylanders.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 321 Feat. George Escobar

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 18/08/2026

President Trump is operating an insider-trading scheme by selling information about his backroom stock grifts to rich investors. House Judiciary Dems are demanding answers on the president’s latest corrupt plans to sell $100K monthly access to his market-moving Truth Social posts.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 14/08/2026

This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is the dynamic John F. Ross. John leads Nourishing Bethesda, a thriving food pantry in our community. Hear John’s inspiring story and what fuels his work giving back to our neighbors.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 320 Feat. John F. Ross

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 13/08/2026

The corruption driving the Trump presidency is a civic emergency. Congress has a responsibility to confront it directly and to crush it as quickly as possible. We, Democrats, will not rest until we restore the rule of law.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 12/08/2026

Attorney General Todd Blanche secured his confirmation with a laughably flimsy memo promising President Trump's slush fund and Super Pardon was over. The only problem is the memo does nothing of the sort. Hear why this empty agreement leaves the door open to more extraordinary corruption.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 07/08/2026

This week's MD-08 Local Heroes keep our parks free from invasive plant species through MoCo's Weed Warrior program. Hear Program Manager Corinne Stephens and Super Volunteer Ross Campbell share why they enjoy exploring and protecting our local ecosystem.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 319 Feat. Corinne Stephens and Ross Campbell

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 30/07/2026

East Potomac Golf Links made civil rights history in 1941, becoming one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the country. Now President Trump is targeting this historic course for his latest vanity project. We’re demanding an end to the chaos.

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Exclusive: Congress presses Trump on D.C. golf course plans

After senators' demands for details went unanswered, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin is taking another swing.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 24/07/2026

This week's MD-08 Local Hero is artistic visionary Busy Graham. Thank you, Busy, for your decades of service making the arts more accessible to everyone in our community. Check out her inspiring thoughts.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 317 Feat. Busy Graham

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 23/07/2026

Great news: The House passed my bipartisan legislation with Representatives Don Bacon and Maxine Dexter to protect pension payments during a government shutdown for thousands of dedicated and patriotic NOAA Corps Officers and USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 17/07/2026

This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is Stephanie Helsing, President and CEO of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce. Thank you, Stephanie, for working every day to enliven our community and strengthen our great local businesses.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 316 Feat. Stephanie Helsing

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 13/07/2026

Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is being held and reportedly tortured in an Israeli prison with no charges, no trial and no Due Process. Netanyahu's government must immediately release him from these lawless, horrific and life-threatening conditions.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 13/07/2026

The great state of Maryland, in partnership with our splendid local libraries, offers free virtual information sessions where our neighbors can learn more about Social Security benefits from an SSA expert. Register to join here:

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Social Security Administration Events

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 10/07/2026

Today's MD-08 Local Hero is Matt Miziorko, Emergency Management Specialist with MoCo's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Matt closely monitors local storm patterns and the county's flood sensor network, working to keep our people safe from severe storms and flash flooding.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 315 Feat. Matt Miziorko

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 02/07/2026

It was a great honor to lead a delegation of members of Congress on a visit to the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington to see this mesmerizing archive of Jewish American history and culture in the DMV. Check out the amazing exhibit called “Blacklisted.”

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 01/07/2026

Susan Goering was a beloved advocate in Maryland for the civil rights and liberties of our people. We honor her lifetime of splendid service, including leading ACLU of Maryland. May the memory of this wonderful woman be a blessing to her family and to all those she loved and served.

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Civil rights attorney Susan Goering dies, led ACLU of Maryland

ACLU of Maryland’s Susan K. Goering worked on a lawsuit on a case against the Maryland State Police in which the agency admitted spying on peaceful protesters.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 01/07/2026

Attention student borrowers, especially SAVE Plan borrowers: because of Trump and MAGA’s Big Ugly Law, today starts a 90-day period requiring SAVE borrowers to transition to a new plan. All other borrowers face changes under this law and can explore options at:

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 26/06/2026

On the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, we celebrate the landmark decision legalizing marriage equality nationwide. As the Trump Administration continues its sweeping MAGA attacks on LGBTQIA+ Americans, we recommit to defending freedom, dignity and equal protection for all.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 25/06/2026

Public health research at world-class institutions like the NIH is an important public good. Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Lori Trahan and I are leading 122 of our colleagues to oppose the Trump Administration’s efforts to give partisan political appointees final say over health research grants.

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Raskin moves to stop ‘disastrous’ threat against medical research

Rep. Jamie Raskin seeks to stop the Trump administration from putting political appointees in charge of federal health grants.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 21/06/2026

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome Dads, step-Dads, grandfathers, and father figures in MD-08 and beyond! Thank you for loving and nurturing your families, enriching our communities and showing up every day with care, wisdom and strength.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 17/06/2026

This Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrate successive generations of hardworking immigrants who have helped build Maryland and our nation. Let’s unite to honor our history and to oppose ICE and Border Patrol’s lawless and chaotic raids that have terrorized immigrants and our communities.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 17/06/2026

Donald Trump converted the White House into a money-making operation for himself, his family, and his closest advisors and biggest campaign donors. It's endless corrupt self-enrichment from a president who says he doesn't "think about Americans' financial situation.” No kidding.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 16/06/2026

This Gun Violence Awareness Month, we rededicate ourselves to ending this public health emergency ravaging our people. We stand in solidarity with survivors and grieving families. Congress must ACT NOW to pass popular and commonsense gun safety reforms to enforce the basic social contract.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 11/06/2026

News flash, Mr. President! We appreciate your candor in admitting you “love inflation” and don’t think about other Americans’ “financial situation,” but we hate inflation and can’t stand your illegal tariffs, taxes and wars. We’re sick of your economy for oligarchs!

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 10/06/2026

It was a great pleasure addressing a bipartisan group of House and Senate interns on the Constitution and their own role in shaping the future of American democracy. These patriotic young people are helping make Congress and government work for all our people.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 09/06/2026

Most Americans agree with House Democrats: stop spending our tax dollars on ICE and Border Patrol’s lawless, violent campaign against our own people. But Trump’s enablers in the House want to send another round of billions to fund Trump’s reign of fear and violence.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 09/06/2026

This isn't about one slush fund or one president. I've introduced legislation to stop any president from using taxpayer money to bankroll their political allies and score a family sweeping Super Pardon. Congress must act urgently to ban these ripoff schemes and collusive 'settlements.'

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 06/06/2026

On D-Day, thousands of brave Americans descended on the shores of Normandy, risking their lives for our freedom and democracy. Today, we honor their service and pledge never to forget their nobility, dedication and patriotism.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 05/06/2026

This week's Local Hero is Crystal Foretia, a MoCo native and Yale Law School student, who dedicated years of study to the history of racial segregation in Maryland's youth justice system. She discusses with me some of her powerful and disturbing findings.

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 310 Feat. Crystal Foretia

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 03/06/2026

A bipartisan majority in the House voted to rein in President Trump's lawless, profligate and blood-soaked war in Iran. Only Congress can declare war and no such declaration has been made. This is a win for the powers and the wisdom of the legislative branch.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 02/06/2026

President Trump's extraordinarily corrupt slush fund would funnel $1.8 billion of taxpayer money to his political patrons and January 6 white nationalist foot soldiers. While the courts blocked the DOJ scheme for now, Congress still must act to bar this dirty deal forever.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 02/06/2026

This Pride Month let’s resolve to keep defending the civil rights and liberties of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and of all Americans against authoritarian clampdown.  Happy Pride and keep pride in democracy.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 29/05/2026

In honor of the 75th anniversary of MoCo Public Libraries, this week's MD-08 Local Hero is the dazzling Sarah Fradkin, head of adult services at the Rockville Memorial Library. Sarah shared the exciting details of the library’s upcoming Summer Reading program. Let’s all sign up and read!

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Local Hero Video Series: Week 309 Feat. Sarah Fradkin

YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 28/05/2026

It's an extraordinary pleasure to share with you our 2026 Congressional Art Competition Virtual Art Gallery. Check out the creative and awe-inspiring pieces made by MD-08 high school student artists.

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2026 Congressional Art Competition Virtual Art Gallery

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 28/05/2026

Springsteen spoke for America last night from Nats Park when he said Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund is "an American outrage." The people’s representatives in Congress cannot allow hundreds of millions of our tax dollars to be showered on MAGA partisans and white nationalist foot soldiers.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 27/05/2026

The Trump Administration is abruptly closing two USDA childcare centers for federal workers, giving families less than three months to make new arrangements for their kids. If this administration is so “pro-family,” then USDA should immediately reverse this action.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 25/05/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor our patriotic service members who gave the last full measure of devotion to protect our democracy and our liberty. May their memory be a blessing to their families and to all who cherish freedom in America.

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