For our first responders, serving our neighbors in need is not just a job – it’s a life that comes with sacrifice, late nights, overtime, and putting oneself in harm’s way for the safety of our neighbors.

My team and I are here for you on your hardest days. That’s why at the start of this August District Work period, we sat down in our Columbia Office to discuss and brainstorm solutions to local issues, casework questions, and more ways we can show up for our #MD03 neighbors.

President Trump trusts our adversaries more than he trusts his own advisors. This clear lack of judgement and strategy is only putting more Americans in harm’s way.

With increased ICE activity and the latest Supreme Court decision on TPS, we want all Marylanders to stay safe, stay informed, and know their rights. That’s why we’re hosting a Know Your Rights Virtual Seminar this Thursday, August 6th at 6:00 PM.

Mark your calendars, Marylanders! My team and I have multiple events planned for our neighbors in the coming months, so take a look to see what’s happening soon in #MD03: 💻 A Know Your Rights Virtual Seminar, happening this Thursday, August 6th at 6:00PM: www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-...

One perk of being so close to the District is being able to invite constituents – including our youngest constituents – to both our Washington and Columbia offices!

After 150+ days at war, 19 servicemembers' lives lost, and an estimated 37 billion taxpayer dollars spent, President Trump is no closer to ending his reckless war in Iran than day one.

Ten years ago, Ellicott City experienced one of the most devastating floods in history – with flash floods taking the lives of two neighbors, Jessica Watsula and Joseph Blevins and causing millions in damages.

Ellicott City’s comeback from flood is its defining story a decade later

Walk down Ellicott City in 2026 and it might be difficult to tell that a once-in-a-century disaster took place along the Main Street district a decade ago.

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Our casework team works on a wide variety of issues that constituents face in government. For instance, Janet reached out to our team for assistance properly honoring her mother and laying her to rest at Arlington Cemetery.

61 years ago today, President Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments of 1965, establishing Medicare and Medicaid. When these programs were first created, they had overwhelming bipartisan support because lawmakers wanted to provide our most vulnerable neighbors with the care they needed.

Every day, my team and I receive hundreds of phone calls, emails, & letters from constituents about the issues that matter most to them. So, in the first edition of our new Sarah Explains It All series, I’ll be answering your questions! Today’s topic: What is Congress doing to stop insider trading?

Earlier this month, the White House released a report falsely claiming that the National Museum of American History was under “ideological capture” for not depicting our country’s history in a way the Administration sees fit.

From Medicare & Social Security benefits to immigration issues, #TeamElfreth is here to help our neighbors on their hardest days. One of those neighbors, Juanita from Ellicott City, had trouble getting Medicare coverage ahead of her surgery. Our casework team resolved her issue in a matter of weeks!

As President Trump continues his weaponization of ICE against our neighbors, one of the most frequent questions my office has received is, ‘What can I do?’ One simple, but very important step you can take today is to know your rights.

🇺🇲 It’s not every day that you get to be part of a tradition 50 years in the making! My team had the pleasure of meeting Jerry Ketchem – a #MD03 constituent who used to work for the Architect of the Capitol – and his daughter, Patti.

36 years ago today, President Bush signed into law the world’s first comprehensive civil rights legislation for people with disabilities: the Americans With Disabilities Act.

I came to Congress to deliver tangible results for our neighbors. With 29 town halls and forums, 2,300 constituents helped, and over $20 million secured for #MD03 in just 18 months, #TeamElfreth is doing just that.

Deciding when and how to start or grow your family is one of the most personal choices you can make. Today on World IVF Day, I want to be clear that the choice should be yours, not a politician’s.

International students at our service academies play a critical role in U.S. partnerships with allied and friendly forces.

Fifteen years ago today, during one of our country’s worst economic crises, Americans saw the last federal minimum wage increase.

Maryland is home to our nation’s leading public universities. The University System of Maryland helps ensure these schools can continue providing an affordable, accessible, high-quality education to our neighbors.

Once again, a handful of Republicans have joined Democrats to vote to end President Trump’s illegal war in Iran and make our Article I authority clear. This war is putting our troops in harm’s way, costing the American people, and harming our national security.

House and Senate split on votes to rebuke Trump on Iran war

House lawmakers voted to cease the conflict, while the Senate stalled a similar effort just hours later.

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Ever wonder what my week looks like as your Congresswoman? Here are the highlights from a week in Washington: 🤝 Spoke with civically engaged students – from our summer interns, to Senator Zucker’s fellows, and interns across the House & Senate at the @houseadmdems.bsky.social Intern Lecture Series

As a former student member of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, I know firsthand the importance of uplifting student voices, especially in decisions about their education.

Let’s be clear: House Republicans’ key legislation this week would not take any meaningful action to prevent election fraud or ban stock trading by elected officials.

How curbing Congress’ stock-trading took a partisan turn

Lawmakers expect to vote next week on a proposal to curb stock-trading by members of Congress, an effort months in the making that many Republicans are hoping to point to as they return home to their ...

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As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I have a great appreciation for the tireless bipartisan effort that goes into crafting the National Defense Authorization Act.

Budgets are statements of values. Republicans’ first budget this Congress enacted the largest cut to health care in American history and kicked millions of seniors, veterans, and kids off SNAP. Their second budget gave ICE another $70 billion blank check.

In this week’s Maryland Minute, I recognized Annapolis’s Poet Laureate, Jefferson Holland. His work beautifully captures the essence of the Bay and Annapolis’s role in our nation’s history – ensuring that our local culture and stories are preserved and passed on for generations to come.

We had some special guests visit the Capitol this week! Alongside @repjohnnyo.bsky.social, I was thrilled to welcome my good friend Senator Zucker’s summer fellows to Washington.

Another win for #MD03: as part of the over $6 million in federal funding #TeamMaryland secured for Annapolis, more than $1 million went to the Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency to support crucial re-entry and rehabilitation services.