Economy

Congresswoman Elfreth, a proud daughter of a union family, understands the needs of hardworking families and the transformational power of a good job. She has fought to reduce the barriers that prevent families from achieving economic opportunity, including bringing down the cost of child care and reducing the burden of student loans.

Maryland’s Third District is home to scientific innovation and research in aerospace, renewable energy, and cybersecurity, leading our nation’s economy into the future. The Congresswoman is proud to support this innovation while putting families first through her focus on job security and support for local businesses.

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Elfreth, Mfume and Olszewski Formally Request Public Service Commission to Rollback BG&E Utility Rate Increases
February 28, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth joined a letter alongside Representatives Kweisi Mfume and Johnny Olszewski formally requesting the Maryland Public Service Commission (“PSC”) to rescind the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (“BG&E”) utility rate increases that took effect this year and to stop any future increases for the duration of 2025. The federal lawmakers made the same request of BG&E and attached a copy of the letter they sent to the PSC.  

Issues: Economy
Elfreth Opposes Republican Budget Resolution
February 25, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) released the following statement on her vote against House Republicans’ budget resolution.

Issues: Economy
Rep. Elfreth Joins Maryland Senators and Democratic Delegation against Trump's Cuts to Medical Research Funding in Maryland
February 21, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen, and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, April Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski are demanding that the Trump Administration reverse their decision to cut medical research in Maryland—and across the nation. 

Issues: Economy Health Care
Elfreth Signs on to Letter Demanding Trump Administration Reveal List of Frozen Investing in America Projects
January 28, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) joined 153 House Democrats in sending a letter to the Trump Administration after President Trump issued an executive order on his first day in office that could pause all disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding immediately.

Issues: Economy
Elfreth Statement on President Trump Withholding Federal Funding
January 28, 2025
Press Release

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) issued the following statement after President Trump announced his administration will be withholding federal funding from communities across the country.

Issues: Economy
Elfreth Unveils First Series of Co-Sponsored Bills
January 24, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) co-sponsored her first three pieces of legislation as a Member of Congress, all of which are bipartisan. The three bills are the TRUST in Congress Act, the Saving the Civil Service Act, and the Brave Act.

Issues: National Security & Veterans Economy Federal Workers