Proudly representing Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District.https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlxztfrhvk2rToday is Armed Forces Day, a time to honor all those who have answered the call to serve our country. As the daughter and granddaughter of Army, Navy, and Air Force veterans, I know the sacrifice our men and women in uniform – and their families – make each and every day.16 May 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxztfrhvk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlwah5mkgs27As your member of Congress, my job is not just to be your voice in Washington – it’s also about being on the ground, helping our neighbors on their hardest days. That’s why my team and I will be hosting our first #MD03 Constituent Resources Fair on Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 PM in Howard County.15 May 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwah5mkgs27https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlvlbnbimc27Supporting our NATO allies and advancing our shared security goals means coordinating with our allies every step of the way. This week, I sat down with the Deputy Chief Minister of Gibraltar – which is one of the most strategically important territories for the U.S. and our NATO allies.15 May 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvlbnbimc27https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlttzzcvfk2lIn honor of Police Week, I took a moment on the House Floor to recognize 20 incredible members of the Annapolis Police Department who received the Life Saving Award and the Meritorious Service Award for their heroism and outstanding service.14 May 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlttzzcvfk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mltqiakkq22fOnce again, I voted to end hostilities in Iran. We are now 75 days into this war. 14 servicemembers have lost their lives. And we are spending $29 billion – all while Congress has been silent.14 May 2026 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltqiakkq22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mltibipxlk2bI might not have gotten the memo to wear pink, but I had an incredible time joining the Women’s Giving Circle for their Big Give 2026 Event!14 May 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltibipxlk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlt7trra3222This is micromanagement at its worst. One of the most important roles of the Department of the Interior is to issue grants for communities across the country – communities represented by Democrats and Republicans alike.14 May 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt7trra3222https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlr2umhxik2pSince 1962, Naval Academy plebes have been challenged to rely solely on teamwork to climb the 21-foot Herndon Monument – while it's covered in nearly 200 pounds of vegetable shortening – and replace the Dixie Cup up top with an upperclassman’s cover to finish their plebe year and become midshipmen.13 May 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr2umhxik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlqot2n66k24It’s never too early to start learning about civic participation & protecting the environment! As part of earning their “My Community” badge, I spoke with the incredible & curious Webelos from Pack 617 about my work in Congress & the importance of participating in this great democratic experiment.13 May 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqot2n66k24https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlopcvzghs2iMarylanders: Election Day is coming up soon! In fact, the @MD State Board of Elections has already started sending out mail-in ballots 📩 If you haven’t already, you can create your voting plan now by registering to vote or requesting a mail-in ballot today at the link below.12 May 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlopcvzghs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlo5pnrmcc2iPresident Trump’s unconstitutional and unjustified war in Iran is exacerbating the affordability crisis. Whether it's groceries, gas, or utilities, costs are skyrocketing – and Maryland families are the ones paying the price. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/families-maryland-food-bank-prices-soar-iran-gas-flights/12 May 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo5pnrmcc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mllz32cbos2iBWI is such a crucial part of #MD03, the state of Maryland, and our nation – supporting our economy and connecting tens of thousands of people to the places they need to go each and every day.11 May 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllz32cbos2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mllmjk6trk2pTo date, #TeamElfreth has closed 2,053 constituent cases – that’s 2,053 neighbors we’ve been able to help with federal agency issues from Social Security to the VA to the IRS and more! One of those neighbors, Bill from Elkridge, had problems receiving his hard-earned pension from OPM.11 May 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllmjk6trk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mljqv2af2s2rSuch a beautiful way to start my Sunday: joining my friend Ms. Joy Walker and the Asbury United Methodist community for worship and to hear the good word from Pastor Michael Parker!10 May 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljqv2af2s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mljmcsjmnk2uOn the Beyond the Hyphen podcast, I spoke with Mark Li – an incredible high schooler at River Hill – about an issue that’s top of mind for so many young people in this country: the affordability crisis.10 May 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljmcsjmnk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlixg7awtk25Happy Mother’s Day! 💐I hope all of the Moms out there are enjoying a lovely and peaceful day surrounded by your families and loved ones.10 May 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlixg7awtk25https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlgudjv43s2zUPDATE: the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition has officially endorsed the bipartisan NOAA Data Preservation Act AND the Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act bill!09 May 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgudjv43s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlgjpmdmoc26Did you know that U.S. Coast Guard Yard located right here in #MD03 is responsible for the major repairs of every Coast Guard ship in the country?09 May 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgjpmdmoc26https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlehhvj72c2sDid you know that just like my team can help resolve issues with federal agencies, our state and local partners can help you with any issues at the state and local level – from transportation to veterans affairs, housing and more?08 May 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlehhvj72c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mle2em3sjk22NEW: If you’re one of the more than 680,000 Marylanders who rely on SNAP, the Maryland Department of Human Services has just announced they will officially begin rolling out new, more secure EBT cards starting this summer.08 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle2em3sjk22https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlca7364ik2k🇺🇸 250 years ago, our nation was founded on the radical idea of self-determination, giving the people the power to freely decide who governs them.07 May 2026 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlca7364ik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlbtm3dank25It’s never too early to be civically engaged, and the incredible high schoolers in @scanlon.house.gov’s Congressional Youth Cabinet are perfect examples of that.07 May 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbtm3dank25https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlbih6p23k2sICYMI: I used my time on the House Armed Services Committee to push Secretary Hegseth to commit to releasing $400 million in funding that Congress bipartisanly allocated to support Ukraine.07 May 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbih6p23k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3mlbf5pde2s2bWe just wrapped the first of our #MD03 Service Academy Nomination Forums right here in Howard County!07 May 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbf5pde2s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3ml7jigvou22tFounded in 1913, the Traffic Club of Baltimore has fostered partnerships among the region’s transportation, shipping, commercial, and industrial organizations.06 May 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7jigvou22thttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3ml76wyg4hk2rAs a follow-up to my questioning at the Readiness Subcommittee hearing, I sat down with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, & Environment, Jordan Gillis, to discuss how infrastructure investment & energy resiliency are critical to the mission of our military installations.06 May 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml76wyg4hk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3ml6xa3jyhk2rFor more than 25 years, the FDA has repeatedly and consistently proven that mifepristone is not only safe, but lifesaving, especially for patients with limited access to reproductive health care.06 May 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6xa3jyhk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3ml53de36s22eSome fun facts I shared with the young leaders of Annapolis Elementary School: theirs is the oldest continuously operating school in Maryland, older than the internet, Sesame Street, television, Old Bay, and even the telephone.05 May 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml53de36s22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3ml4lsrom3s22Take a look at all of the talented young artists we have here in #MD03! 🎨 Last week, my team and I had a chance to highlight the incredible pieces submitted by high schoolers to our Congressional Art Competition.05 May 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4lsrom3s22https://bsky.app/profile/elfreth.house.gov/post/3ml4fu3abts2f#TeamMaryland is more than just our federal partners – we work together at every level to deliver for our neighbors.05 May 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:k2efp3b2feirkic73tyyidc3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4fu3abts2f