Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth
@elfreth.house.gov
Proudly representing Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District.
It is the privilege of my lifetime to represent you all in #MD03 and while it’s been a chaotic and challenging year for so many, my team and I were laser-focused on how we can support you all on your hardest days. Here’s what the first year in our office looked like:
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It is the privilege of my lifetime to represent you all in #MD03 and while it’s been a chaotic and challenging year for so many, my team and I were laser-focused on how we can support you all on your hardest days. Here’s what the first year in our office looked like:
Having represented and worked closely with both the U.S. Naval Academy and surrounding communities for years, it is clear that a second golf course at environmentally-sensitive Greenbury Point is not mission critical or in service to our nation’s defense.
December 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Having represented and worked closely with both the U.S. Naval Academy and surrounding communities for years, it is clear that a second golf course at environmentally-sensitive Greenbury Point is not mission critical or in service to our nation’s defense.
Despite the acting commandant of the Coast Guard issuing a lawful order stating the Coast Guard outright banning hateful symbols like swastikas and nooses, the USCG has quietly downgraded the definition of swastikas and nooses from overt hate symbols to “potentially divisive.”
Coast Guard under fire after new manual labels swastikas and nooses 'potentially divisive'
A new Coast Guard manual labels swastikas "potentially divisive," creating conflict with a separate order banning them outright.
san.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Despite the acting commandant of the Coast Guard issuing a lawful order stating the Coast Guard outright banning hateful symbols like swastikas and nooses, the USCG has quietly downgraded the definition of swastikas and nooses from overt hate symbols to “potentially divisive.”
We are almost wrapped with our state-wide military installation tour! This week, I visited Joint Base Andrews with @hoyer.house.gov, which is home to multiple Air Force, Navy, and Space Force units and provides security for the President and other government officials.
December 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We are almost wrapped with our state-wide military installation tour! This week, I visited Joint Base Andrews with @hoyer.house.gov, which is home to multiple Air Force, Navy, and Space Force units and provides security for the President and other government officials.
Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake for organizing a lovely Chanukah celebration. After the horrific events of the weekend, it was so important to be with our Jewish neighbors and commit to spreading light, love, and acceptance after this moment of darkness.
December 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake for organizing a lovely Chanukah celebration. After the horrific events of the weekend, it was so important to be with our Jewish neighbors and commit to spreading light, love, and acceptance after this moment of darkness.
Breaking news from the House floor: enough Republicans have signed our discharge petition to force a vote to extend the crucial ACA tax credits. They too recognize the looming health care affordability crisis our constituents are facing on January 1st if Congress doesn’t act. Stay tuned for updates!
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Breaking news from the House floor: enough Republicans have signed our discharge petition to force a vote to extend the crucial ACA tax credits. They too recognize the looming health care affordability crisis our constituents are facing on January 1st if Congress doesn’t act. Stay tuned for updates!
NASA Goddard, located right here in Maryland, has been the nation’s first and leading space flight complex since 1959 and is home to our nation’s leading scientists, engineers, and technologists.
December 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
NASA Goddard, located right here in Maryland, has been the nation’s first and leading space flight complex since 1959 and is home to our nation’s leading scientists, engineers, and technologists.
I have always known Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk to be a fierce fighter for anyone and everyone in our community who needed support, an opportunity, and even a hospital bed.
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk makes history as first immigrant Maryland House speaker
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk was unanimously elected Maryland House speaker Tuesday, making history as the first immigrant, Afro-Latina woman to lead the chamber.
www.baltimoresun.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I have always known Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk to be a fierce fighter for anyone and everyone in our community who needed support, an opportunity, and even a hospital bed.
No one should face sexual harassment simply for visiting their doctor. Yet, when over 80 women serving in our nation’s armed forces alleged that Dr. Major McGraw, a physician at Fort Hood & the Tripler Army Medical Center, made sexual advances towards them, leadership kept Dr. Major McGraw on staff.
December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
No one should face sexual harassment simply for visiting their doctor. Yet, when over 80 women serving in our nation’s armed forces alleged that Dr. Major McGraw, a physician at Fort Hood & the Tripler Army Medical Center, made sexual advances towards them, leadership kept Dr. Major McGraw on staff.
It’s geothermal day in the House Natural Resources Committee. We are in the midst of an energy affordability crisis that is impacting American families across the country.
December 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s geothermal day in the House Natural Resources Committee. We are in the midst of an energy affordability crisis that is impacting American families across the country.
The Army-Navy football game wasn’t the only game in town this weekend! 🏒 Thank you so much, Head Coach Ashley Harper, for inviting me to drop the puck at the first Army-Navy Women’s Hockey game of the season! 🏒
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Army-Navy football game wasn’t the only game in town this weekend! 🏒 Thank you so much, Head Coach Ashley Harper, for inviting me to drop the puck at the first Army-Navy Women’s Hockey game of the season! 🏒
We’re less than ONE hour away from our Instagram live with @aguilar.house.gov! If you want to learn more about how House Democrats are fighting to stop rising health care costs, be sure to tune in @repsarahelfreth on Instagram today at 7:30 PM. I look forward to hearing from you!
December 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We’re less than ONE hour away from our Instagram live with @aguilar.house.gov! If you want to learn more about how House Democrats are fighting to stop rising health care costs, be sure to tune in @repsarahelfreth on Instagram today at 7:30 PM. I look forward to hearing from you!
234 years ago today, our nation ratified one of our most important founding documents that has protected our fundamental rights as Americans: the Bill of Rights. Today, we celebrate their enduring role in safeguarding liberty and justice as we strive for a more perfect union.
December 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
234 years ago today, our nation ratified one of our most important founding documents that has protected our fundamental rights as Americans: the Bill of Rights. Today, we celebrate their enduring role in safeguarding liberty and justice as we strive for a more perfect union.
On the first night of Hanukkah, I want to wish all those celebrating in #MD03 a very happy holiday season filled with love and joy. These next eight nights and days are about bringing light to places where there has been darkness. May your candles burn bright this season.
December 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
On the first night of Hanukkah, I want to wish all those celebrating in #MD03 a very happy holiday season filled with love and joy. These next eight nights and days are about bringing light to places where there has been darkness. May your candles burn bright this season.
Our live conversation with House Democratic Caucus Chair @aguilar.house.gov is happening TOMORROW, Monday, December 15th at 7:30 PM. We will be discussing what House Democrats are doing to fight rising health care costs and tackle affordability as we enter the new year. Don’t miss it!
December 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Our live conversation with House Democratic Caucus Chair @aguilar.house.gov is happening TOMORROW, Monday, December 15th at 7:30 PM. We will be discussing what House Democrats are doing to fight rising health care costs and tackle affordability as we enter the new year. Don’t miss it!
I wouldn’t be in Congress if it weren’t for my own Ms. Crankfields. For our first Maryland Minute, I’m proud to recognize a leader who has gone above and beyond to inspire young minds: 2026 National School Counselor of the Year, Ms. Danielle Crankfield, the first Marylander to receive this honor!
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I wouldn’t be in Congress if it weren’t for my own Ms. Crankfields. For our first Maryland Minute, I’m proud to recognize a leader who has gone above and beyond to inspire young minds: 2026 National School Counselor of the Year, Ms. Danielle Crankfield, the first Marylander to receive this honor!
No one should live in fear while practicing their faith. We mourn with Australia and condemn this violent act of antisemitism. My heart goes out to the Jewish community as families across the globe come together to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Live updates: At least 11 people killed in shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach | CNN
At least 11 people have been killed in a shooting on Australia’s Bondi Beach which targeted the Jewish community, police say. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
No one should live in fear while practicing their faith. We mourn with Australia and condemn this violent act of antisemitism. My heart goes out to the Jewish community as families across the globe come together to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Horrified by last night’s mass shooting at Brown University. My prayers are with the students, faculty, and their families during the difficult final weeks of the semester. Congress has a responsibility to pass common-sense gun safety regulation so that all student can feel safe on campus.
At least 2 dead, 9 injured in shooting at Brown University, authorities say
The gunman at the Providence, Rhode Island, school is still at large, Mayor Brett Smiley said.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Horrified by last night’s mass shooting at Brown University. My prayers are with the students, faculty, and their families during the difficult final weeks of the semester. Congress has a responsibility to pass common-sense gun safety regulation so that all student can feel safe on campus.
Earlier this week at Indian Head, I sat down for lunch with Marines to talk about how we can support their work in Congress. We talked about a wide range of issues, but one important issue came up: attending the Army-Navy game. Glad we could help these Marines make it out to America’s game! 🇺🇸
December 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Earlier this week at Indian Head, I sat down for lunch with Marines to talk about how we can support their work in Congress. We talked about a wide range of issues, but one important issue came up: attending the Army-Navy game. Glad we could help these Marines make it out to America’s game! 🇺🇸
In great company with Mayor Littmann cheering on our Midshipmen. Go Navy, beat Army!
December 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In great company with Mayor Littmann cheering on our Midshipmen. Go Navy, beat Army!
After months of negotiations and debate across the aisle, the House passed the crucial, bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act – or the NDAA.
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
After months of negotiations and debate across the aisle, the House passed the crucial, bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act – or the NDAA.
It’s not every day that Republicans join Democrats to repeal a Trump Administration Executive Order. But this week, that’s exactly what happened – and it’s great news for #MD03!
December 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It’s not every day that Republicans join Democrats to repeal a Trump Administration Executive Order. But this week, that’s exactly what happened – and it’s great news for #MD03!
President Trump promised to lower costs from day one. Now, he has not only failed to deliver on that promise, but is openly mocking the affordability crisis. Most of us aren’t billionaires who are immune to rising prices.
At the first stop on his affordability tour, Trump mocks affordability
What was supposed to be a speaking tour to connect with Americans struggling with higher prices and stagnant wages was instead a greatest hits campaign speech.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
President Trump promised to lower costs from day one. Now, he has not only failed to deliver on that promise, but is openly mocking the affordability crisis. Most of us aren’t billionaires who are immune to rising prices.
With only a few legislative days left this year, there is still a lot of work left to do to stop your health care premiums from skyrocketing on January 1st.
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
With only a few legislative days left this year, there is still a lot of work left to do to stop your health care premiums from skyrocketing on January 1st.