Elfreth Unveils First Series of Co-Sponsored Bills
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.
“In the Maryland State Senate, I worked tirelessly to pass 91 bills into law—all of which had bipartisan support. Today, I am proud to announce the beginning of my legislative work in Congress. Each of these bills address a different set of urgent issues: from trust in government and protections for our civil servants to mental health care access for veterans,” said Congresswoman Elfreth. “I’m especially proud that all of these bills are bipartisan and will have a tangible impact in my community and our country. I came to Washington to find common ground with my colleagues and to deliver results. With this legislation, we are doing just that.”
The TRUST in Congress Act would require Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents to place certain investment assets into a qualified blind trust while serving in office. That way, Representatives and Senators cannot leverage their power as public servants to line their pockets. The bipartisan bill is led by Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2).
The Saving the Civil Service Act would protect the federal workforce from politicization and political manipulation. The legislation prevents the reclassification of civil servants and installs a cap on the number of political appointees in the administration. This legislation is directed in response to President Trump’s Executive Order creating Schedule F to reclassify and undermine the rights of our civil servants. This bipartisan bill is led by Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-7), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), and Don Bacon (R-NE-2).
The Be Ready to Assist Veterans in Extremis Act (BRAVE Act) would create a notification system to alert veterans of counseling and mental health options in response to crises. The bipartisan bill is led by Representatives Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) and Congressman Ed Case (D-HI-1).
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