Press Releases
Washington, DC—Today, the House Armed Services Committee passed legislation that includes two provisions authored by Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and other Members to enhance diversity and eliminate hazing in the military.
"It is critical that Congress do everything in our power to promote a highly qualified and diverse officer corps that truly represents our nation, and these provisions are an essential step toward achieving this goal," said Cummings.
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued a statement in support of a new alternative proposal by the Postmaster General to reduce window service times at rural post offices before moving to close or consolidate them.
FAIRFAX, VA – Rep. Gerry Connolly, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will hold a forum on technology and the federal government on May 11, 2012, in Northern Virginia.
Washington, DC—Today, Representative Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, joined Representatives Judy Chu, Mike Honda, and other House Members in introducing legislation to prevent hazing in our armed services. The Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act of 2012 would:
WASHINGTON – Citing serious concerns raised by the National Labor Relations Board's Inspector General in recent investigative reports, Reps. George Miller (D-Calif.) and Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) sought additional information today from individuals named in the investigations. Miller and Cummings requested additional information from NLRB Member Brian Hayes and former NLRB Member Peter Schaumber.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following joint statement on the letter received last night from United States Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan in response to the committee's April 18, 2012, questions about agent misconduct in Cartagena, Columbia:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued a statement in response to a supplemental report issued today by the Inspector General for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) revealing multiple additional leaks of confidential, deliberative information from current Board Member Terence Flynn to former NLRB Member Peter Schaumber.
Cummings and Tierney Question DeMarco's Statements to Congress; Request Direct Interviews with Fannie Officials
Washington, DC – Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will provide opening remarks tomorrow at a two-day ethics training for members of the Secret Service. More than 100 senior and mid-level managers will participate in the training, which will be conducted by Johns Hopkins University.
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 2, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will speak on the state of housing in Black America at a public issues forum hosted by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.