Elijah E. Cummings

@RepCummings381k followers

U.S. Representative from Maryland's 7th District, dedicated to serving and empowering the people I’m sworn to represent. RT's and Follows are not endorsements.

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1	Jul 27, '19	Mr. President, I go home to my district daily. Each morning, I wake up, and I go and fight for my neighbors. It is my constitutional duty to conduct oversight of the Executive Bran	26.1×	172k	30k	245
2	Jul 24, '19	I'm begging the American people to pay attention to what is going on. Because if you want to have a democracy intact for your children, and your children's children, and generation	20×	88k	33k	1k
3	Oct 24, '19	Pain. Passion. Purpose. Over the next few days, the staff of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will use this account to reflect upon his life and legacy. May he rest in peace. -Staff	8.9×	68k	12k	203
4	Mar 28, '19	The baseless GOP attacks against @RepAdamSchiff are beneath the dignity of the House. They damage this institution & degrade our ability to serve as an INDEPENDENT check on the	8.8×	57k	14k	36
5	Jun 7, '19	Mr. President, it's completely disrespectful to call @SpeakerPelosi names while on the hallowed grounds of Normandy. These political attacks were not only disrespectful, but they w	7.0×	38k	8.2k	32
6	Dec 12, '17	.@realDonaldTrump: I call on you to issue an apology to @SenGillibrand immediately, take down this tweet, halt your efforts to silence women who speak out, and stop degrading the O	6.5×	40k	14k	0
7	Jun 11, '19	The Trump Administration is engaged in one of the most unprecedented cover-ups since Watergate—and it is not just about Russia. This cover-up spans across numerous investigations.	6.1×	31k	8.5k	90
8	Jul 14, '19	Mr. President, it is beneath the office of the presidency to tell Members of Congress to “go back” to their countries. These xenophobic comments will only divide our nation. Americ	5.9×	36k	7.6k	45
9	Oct 4, '19	This is a grave and solemn moment for our country. #POTUS, from the WH lawn, is openly calling on foreign powers to smear his political rival. I urge my GOP colleagues to join us a	5.8×	39k	9.6k	43
10	Sep 20, '18	Dr. Ford passed a lie detector test and asked for an FBI investigation. Will Judge Kavanaugh do the same?	5.8×	36k	10k	18
11	Mar 29, '19	Transparency is the foundation of our democracy. The ENTIRE Mueller Report must be made public. The American people deserve nothing less. #ReleaseTheReport	5.7×	39k	9.2k	10
12	Aug 14, '18	Mr. President, it is beneath you and the office of the presidency to call any woman a dog. It is degrading and demeaning, and I pray that you will stop this vulgar behavior. Our co	5.5×	37k	8.7k	22
13	Sep 24, '19	When the history books are written about this tumultuous era, I want them to show that I was among those in the House of Representatives who stood up to lawlessness and tyranny. Re	5.3×	35k	7.8k	159
14	Mar 1, '19	I am deeply humbled to be recognized for my work in Congress to help people live better lives. It is my greatest privilege to serve my constituents and the people of this country b	5.3×	42k	5.3k	25
15	Apr 17, '19	This is outrageous. The AG is supposed to be an independent beacon of truth and justice. Instead, Barr is debasing the rule of law, degrading our democratic institutions, and decim	5.1×	29k	9.6k	43
16	Jan 4, '19	I am humbled and honored to be the next Chairman of the primary investigative body of Congress.	4.5×	37k	4.3k	12
17	Aug 3, '19	I am heartbroken to learn about the mass shooting in El Paso. My prayers are with the victims and their families and I thank the first responders for their swift actions. For the s	4.4×	32k	5.3k	14
18	Apr 8, '19	Secretary Nielsen oversaw a department that separated families at the border. This is a cruel, inhumane, & unAmerican practice. I'm concerned by the reports that she is resigni	4.4×	30k	6.7k	20
19	Jul 24, '19	Nobody is above the law—not even the President. The #MuellerReport generated 37 criminal indictments and found 10 instances where the President obstructed justice. Every American n	4.4×	19k	6k	39
20	Aug 25, '18	RT if you think Washington Republicans are aiding and abetting the Trump Administration’s #CultureOfCorruption by refusing to hold it accountable! #ForThePeople	4.2×	14k	14k	26
21	Oct 25, '19	He was inspiring, both in public and even more so in private. He brought moral clarity to everything he did, and his purpose was pure — to help those among us who needed it most.	3.9×	29k	5.6k	132
22	Mar 25, '19	After reading the Attorney General’s four-page summary of the Special Counsel’s findings, Chairmen Nadler, Schiff and I reiterate our call for the release of the Special Counsel’s	3.9×	24k	7.5k	40
23	May 1, '19	Barr misled Congress and the American people to protect the President. There must be consequences. We must see the letter, get the full report and docs, and hear directly from Muel	3.8×	23k	6.6k	28
24	Apr 14, '19	President Trump’s attacks on Congresswoman Omar are disturbing, dangerous, and below the office of the presidency. Hate has no place in our public discourse. We must be better than	3.8×	22k	5k	8
25	Mar 22, '19	Attorney General Barr must make the #Mueller report public and provide all underlying documents to Congress without delay. Transparency is the foundation of our democracy. The Amer	3.6×	24k	6.3k	15
26	Jul 16, '19	The President’s tweets were racist, xenophobic, deeply offensive to many Americans, & have no place in the dialogue of the world’s greatest democracy. Many Americans yearn for	3.6×	26k	4.8k	17
27	Jul 13, '19	Mr. President, call off the raids. Families will be separated— which is unacceptable, immoral, and cruel. America must be better than this. #FamiliesBelongTogether	3.4×	12k	3.3k	6
28	Feb 28, '19	After years of congressional inaction, @HouseDemocrats voted to protect the lives and safety of our children and generations yet unborn. I was proud to vote for two bills to close	3.3×	23k	4.3k	15
29	Jul 27, '19	You told me then that you supported the legislation and that you would work with me to make it happen. I took you at your word.	3.2×	23k	3.5k	36
30	Apr 18, '19	The President and his Attorney General expect the American people to be blind to what we can now see.	3.0×	20k	4.9k	19
31	Jul 30, '19	We are less than a year away from the 2020 Census, & it is crucial that EVERYONE gets counted to make sure communities receive their fair share of federal resources. If you hav	3.0×	16k	4.4k	39
32	Jul 27, '19	Mr. President, we can address this together. Two years ago, I went to the White House to ask you to endorse my bill to let the government negotiate directly for lower drug prices.	2.9×	24k	3k	13
33	Dec 12, '18	.@NancyPelosi, I am honored to have your recommendation to serve as Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Government must work for the people, and I will focus	2.9×	23k	3.6k	8
34	Jun 27, '19	Mr. President, the Constitution MANDATES the Census take place every 10 years and Federal law requires it start in April. Your suggestion to delay the Census goes against the very	2.8×	18k	4.8k	18
35	Jul 6, '18	Today, I had a call with HHS and am extremely disappointed with the lack of information they gave to Members of Congress. They refuse to answer our questions. They do not have a co	2.7×	16k	5.9k	10
36	Mar 15, '19	By vetoing legislation passed with bipartisan support to terminate his “emergency declaration,” the President has ignored the will of Congress—and the will of the American people.	2.7×	17k	4.9k	11
37	Jul 27, '19	Just yesterday, I held a hearing on the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs and the financial hardships that families across the nation, and in Baltimore, are facing.	2.7×	22k	2.6k	13
38	Mar 23, '19	9 years ago, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, enshrining the promise that all Americans have the right to accessible & affordable health insurance cover	2.6×	20k	3.4k	14
39	Jun 19, '18	We all should be able to agree that in the United States of America, we will not intentionally separate children from their parents. We will not do that. We are better than that! W	2.6×	13k	4.8k	43
40	Mar 29, '19	Congress asked for the full report and underlying documents by April 2. Nothing has changed. AG Barr should seek a court order to allow the release of grand jury information. A red	2.5×	16k	4.9k	13
41	Apr 12, '19	Attorney General Barr's claim that surveillance authorized by a federal court is "spying" is a major and unfortunate challenge to our nation's rule of law.	2.5×	16k	4.2k	15
42	Aug 17, '18	Senator Burr, Congress should be focused on oversight of President Trump instead of endorsing his use of security clearances as a political weapon. This is the United States of Ame	2.5×	15k	5.3k	6
43	Aug 15, '18	Paul Ryan said the President was “just trolling people” when he threatened to revoke clearances from former public servants. But the President made good on his promise to retaliate	2.4×	15k	4.5k	6
44	Jun 22, '19	I am deeply concerned about reports that the Trump Administration plans to target migrant families for deportation - including families in Baltimore. Families will be separated, wh	2.3×	7.4k	2.5k	11
45	Jan 4, '19	I just voted in favor of legislation to end the Trump shutdown. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass the legislation & for President Trump to sign it into law. The Americ	2.3×	17k	3.7k	5
46	Aug 28, '19	The Trump Admin’s new policy is abominable. Children born to service members and other government employees must automatically be citizens. Our service members and public servants	2.3×	14k	4.2k	23
47	Jan 19, '19	Mr. President, before you proceed with discussions to protect the border and DREAMers you must first open the government, and ensure that the more than 800,000 federal employees wh	2.3×	14k	4.2k	13
48	Sep 25, '18	My mother, Ruth Cummings, told me just before she passed: “Don't let them take the vote away from us.” During her 92 years of life, she fought for the right to vote and saw people	2.3×	15k	4.8k	13
49	Mar 20, '19	Read my op-ed in the @WashingtonPost on President Trump and the White House’s unprecedented level of stonewalling, delay, and obstruction.	2.2×	10k	4k	82
50	Jan 5, '19	Mr. President, I agree. But that’s been true for the last two years. In 2017, I asked you to endorse my bill to let Medicare negotiate with drug companies—which you said you wanted	2.2×	15k	4.4k	14
51	May 6, '19	Transparency is the foundation of our democracy. Congress should hear directly from Mueller. I encourage him to testify.	2.2×	15k	3.8k	6
52	Jun 5, '19	The Administration’s decision to cancel educational and recreational programs and legal aid for unaccompanied minors is cruel, inhumane, and unAmerican. These ideological attacks a	2.2×	11k	4k	16
53	Jan 19, '19	Attention Federal Employees: If you are furloughed because of the government shutdown I have prepared a guide with federal, state, county, city, and corporate resources. You can ch	2.1×	9.7k	6k	48
54	May 29, '19	Special Counsel #Mueller's statement today confirms both the evidence of obstruction by the President and the critical role of Congress under the Constitution going forward.	2.1×	14k	3.5k	12
55	Nov 25, '18	Congratulations to Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough! It was a pleasure to officiate your beautiful wedding. I wish you years of love and happiness together!	2.1×	18k	1.8k	14
56	Jun 21, '19	Blankets, toothbrushes, soap, & sleep. The Trump Admin believes these are not necessary to create a safe & sanitary environment for children. Such beliefs are cruel, inhuma	2.0×	11k	4k	18
57	May 24, '19	Today in the @WashingtonPost: “Backpedaling on putting the first African American woman on paper money tells women and girls and people of color that they don’t — and never have —	2.0×	12k	4.2k	23
58	Jul 19, '17	I’m old enough to remember when African Americans were denied access to the ballot box & I fear history is repeating itself. #RespectMyVote	2.0×	11k	4.7k	0
59	Feb 26, '19	In 2013, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act allowing states to renew efforts to stop people from voting. I am proud to cosponsor the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 20	1.9×	13k	3.7k	13
60	Jan 11, '18	I condemn this unforgivable statement and this demeaning of the office of the Presidency. I will always fight for the vulnerable among us and against bigotry in all its forms.	1.9×	12k	3.7k	0
61	Mar 14, '19	ICYMI: For the first time in decades @GOPoversight tried to shut down a hearing—this one with Wilbur Ross on the #2020Census. Republicans are burying their heads in the sand, going	1.9×	11k	4k	19
62	Jul 12, '19	Regardless of your immigration status, you have the right to: •Not open the door unless the immigration agent has a search warrant signed by a judge. •Remain silent. •Refuse to sig	1.8×	7k	3.2k	12
63	Nov 5, '18	Today we pay tribute to Shirley Chisholm who became the first African American woman elected to Congress 50 years ago. She spent her entire life fighting against inequality and inj	1.8×	13k	3.3k	7
64	Dec 24, '18	Our nation’s public servants working or furloughed during this shutdown deserve the peace of mind of knowing they will be paid. I am pleased to cosponsor and support bipartisan leg	1.8×	13k	3k	3
65	Dec 28, '18	I applaud @NancyPelosi for forming a Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. This Committee must address climate change for what it is: a public health crisis, a matter of economic	1.8×	12k	3.2k	14
66	May 20, '19	Today’s decision is a resounding victory for the rule of law and our Constitutional system of checks and balances. The court recognized the basic, but crucial fact that Congress ha	1.7×	11k	3.1k	26
67	May 17, '19	It’s unacceptable that LGBTQ Americans still face discrimination in employment, housing, and education in parts of the U.S. Today, I was proud to vote to pass the #EqualityAct to e	1.7×	12k	2.4k	8
68	Mar 11, '19	Instead of a budget proposal that puts the well-being of American families first, the #TrumpBudget irresponsibly cuts funding to the programs that many Americans rely on most—all w	1.6×	10k	3.2k	9
69	Sep 3, '19	The Admin’s decision is irresponsible and will make our nation less safe. The men and women of our military and every American deserve better. The Admin must reconsider this decisi	1.6×	9.3k	3k	10
70	Aug 4, '19	I am horrified to learn of a second mass shooting in less than 24 hours. My soul aches for the Dayton community. This must stop. I pray for the victims & their loved ones, &amp	1.6×	12k	2k	5
71	Aug 25, '19	This month, we mark the 400th anniversary of enslaved Africans arriving on this continent. We must take this moment to reflect on our past and have honest, candid conversations tha	1.6×	9.9k	2.8k	34
72	May 7, '19	A year ago, the Trump Admin tore thousands of children away from their families at the border. Since then, we've been fighting to reunite these children & to ensure this horror	1.5×	8.8k	3.2k	21
73	Jun 21, '18	We have to defend this democracy.	1.5×	10k	2.6k	2
74	Jun 14, '19	The Treasury Department had designs to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 in the works. The Admin's decision to delay this honor is unacceptable. I urge my colleagues to support my bi	1.5×	9.8k	2.7k	7
75	Apr 9, '19	Libraries do much more than lend books; they kindle our dreams & open us up to opportunities. The #TrumpBudget’s proposal to eliminate the Institute for Museum and Library Serv	1.5×	8.5k	3.1k	13
76	Feb 27, '19	Today, I’m chairing the Oversight Committee hearing with President Trump’s former lawyer, #MichaelCohen. Tune in live at 10 AM:	1.5×	9.5k	1.5k	24
77	Aug 20, '19	The science is clear. Traumatic experiences can injure the developing brains of children, create life-long impairments to their ability to manage stress and regulate emotions, and	1.4×	9k	2.6k	42
78	Feb 26, '19	Today, the House acted to terminate the President's “emergency declaration,” stopping billions of congressionally appropriated funds from being diverted to an ineffective wall. Con	1.4×	9.9k	2.3k	5
79	Feb 14, '19	The President’s decision to ignore Congress’ will – and the will of the people we represent – by declaring a national emergency to build a wall he told us Mexico would pay for is w	1.4×	9.2k	2.4k	6
80	Jul 1, '19	The racist, sexist, & xenophobic posts outlined in this reporting are unacceptable. CBP must treat everyone—from a refugee seeking asylum to a Member of Congress—with dignity a	1.4×	8.1k	2.6k	11
81	Dec 6, '18	Allegations of election fraud and foul play by GOP campaign operatives in NC’s 9th Congressional District are extremely troubling. Congressional GOP should join us in demanding a t	1.3×	8.3k	2.7k	7
82	Jun 11, '19	This year, the White House has not produced 1 document to the Oversight Committee. Not 1 document in response to our requests on: - The hurricanes in PR - Security clearance abuses	1.3×	7.3k	2.7k	21
83	Jun 19, '19	Today we celebrate #Juneteenth and reflect upon the end of slavery on this day in 1865. Juneteenth is a reminder that while our nation has made tremendous progress, we must continu	1.3×	8.5k	2.4k	6
84	Jan 9, '19	.@HouseDemocrats just authorized the House to defend the ACA in court against the GOP’s attacks. I will fight until my last breath to protect the ACA and ensure that people – espec	1.3×	8.5k	2.4k	2
85	Aug 24, '18	Senator John McCain has always been a fighter, a patriot, and a dedicated father and husband. I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to him and his family, and I wish him nothing	1.2×	9.8k	1.7k	3
86	Aug 6, '19	Voting is our democratic right, and allows us to control our destiny. Today, on the 54th anniversary of the landmark #VotingRightsAct, make sure you are registered to vote so you c	1.2×	6.7k	2.6k	11
87	Jan 22, '19	As we mark day 32 of the Trump shutdown, the operation of agencies and programs that keep Americans safe, housed, and fed continue to be put in peril. And, more than 800,000 federa	1.2×	7.2k	2.4k	1
88	Jun 19, '18	We must be better than this. Since the President refuses to end his child separation policy, we have introduced legislation to do so. Many of my Republican colleagues have said the	1.1×	8.1k	1.9k	8
89	Apr 12, '19	Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. 9 years ago, we passed the #ACA to ensure every American has access to healthcare. I'm proud to cosponsor the #MedicareforAll Act to further	1.1×	6.8k	1.8k	4
90	Apr 3, '19	Today, @HouseDemocrats voted to condemn the Trump Administration’s campaign in the courts to take away Americans’ healthcare. We will continue the fight to ensure all Americans hav	1.1×	7.5k	1.8k	1
91	Dec 15, '18	This cruel decision will create fear for the millions of Americans who rely on the ACA’s protection. I pledge to do everything in my power to protect the ACA and the lifesaving car	1.1×	6.9k	2k	7
92	Jun 12, '19	Today, I’m chairing an Oversight Committee meeting to vote on holding #AGBarr & #SecretaryRoss in contempt of Congress for their refusal to comply with our #Census2020 investig	1.1×	6.6k	1.6k	19
93	Jan 9, '19	Mr. President, this shutdown has gone on for far too long. The American people deserve to have their government back at work for them, and federal employees deserve their pay. Our	1.0×	7.5k	1.6k	3
94	Mar 27, '19	In 2019, it is outrageous that on average full-time working women earn just 80 cents for every dollar a man earns. Today, the House passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct to strengthen pr	1.0×	6.9k	1.8k	6
95	Apr 21, '19	I am horrified and heartbroken by the news coming out of Sri Lanka. Hate and terror have no place in houses of worship. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. May God	1.0×	8.2k	1.2k	2
96	Feb 4, '19	Members of Virginia's African American community deserve better from the head of their Commonwealth. I join those who say Governor Northam should leave. In this day and age, we can	1.0×	7k	1.5k	4
97	Nov 9, '18	I’ll join Rachel @maddow tonight at 9:20 to discuss the mandate voters gave House Democrats to enforce the checks and balances granted by the Constitution. Tune in!	1.0×	7.2k	1.6k	1
98	Aug 6, '19	My heart is heavy to learn of the passing of Toni Morrison. Her award-winning words brought life to the African-American experience & provided the sometimes hard truths about w	0.9×	8.2k	864	4
99	Feb 27, '19	I am praying for the Baltimore City Firefighters injured this morning in McElderry Park. I thank them for their courageous service and wish them all a speedy recovery.	0.9×	7.2k	922	5
100	Jun 16, '19	Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers & families who celebrate! The lessons my father taught me have guided me throughout my life, & I thank God that I can pass them to my	0.8×	7k	804	5

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