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Cummings Issues Statement on Nunes Recusal

Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2017) – Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes announced his recusal from the Committee's investigation of President Trump and Russia:

Cummings, Issa Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Provide Formerly Incarcerated Americans a Fair Chance at Federal Employment

Washington, D.C. (Apr. 5, 2017)—Today, Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Fair Chance Act that would give formerly incarcerated Americans a fair chance at obtaining employment with the federal government. Senator Booker introduced the companion bill in the Senate.

Cummings Issues Statement on Steve Bannon's Removal from National Security Council

Washington, D.C. (April 5, 2017) – Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump removed chief White House strategist Steve Bannon from his role on the National Security Council (NSC):

Cummings Calls on Nunes to Recuse Himself from Russia-Trump Investigation

Washington, D.C. (March 28, 2017)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement calling on House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes to recuse himself from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and interactions between Russia and Trump campaign advisers:

Cummings Requests Information From White House Counsel and National Security Advisor on Their Staff Coordination with Nunes

"NFL Players Speak Up: First-Hand Experiences and Building Trust Between Communities and Police"

Congressional forum to hear from NFL players about their own experiences and how they hope to improve relationships with minority communities and the police while supporting programs to help inmates successfully re-enter their communities.

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Washington D.C. – Today, Senior Democrats introduced H.R. 1776, the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act. This comprehensive legislation would lower drug prices for patients and taxpayers while spurring innovation. The bill proposes a broad range of solutions, which are explained in further detail here.