Representing the 8th District of Maryland

40 Messages

  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 8:32 PM

$12 Million+ for Community Projects Across MD-08

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: As your Representative in Congress, I’m focused on making our government work for the common good for everyone who lives in Maryland’s Eighth District. I’m thrilled to report that I recently secured $12,742,531 in federal…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 8:37 PM

The Raskin Roundup: March 2024

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland's Eighth District. It remains a surpassing and singular honor to serve as your Representative in Congres…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 12:21 AM

The Raskin Roundup: February 2024

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing and singular honor to serve as your Representative in Congres…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 12:16 AM

2024 Tax Season Resources and a Virtual IRS Information Session with Congressman Jamie Raskin, the IRS, and the Taxpayer Advocate Service on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor, Please join me for my IRS Information Session with special guests from the IRS and the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service Office on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET. As the 2024 tax filing season unfolds, I will answer so…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 12:45 AM

The Raskin Roundup: January 2024

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I hope that you’ve found joy and connection in the inaugural month of 2024. It remains a surpassing honor to begin another year serving as your Representative in Congress. Before I share updates on my work serving the peo…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 12:20 AM

The Raskin Roundup: 2023 in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Neighbor:  Happy New Year! I’m sending heartfelt greetings to all my friends across Maryland and America as we step in to 2024 together.  It remains a surpassing honor to continue to represent Maryland’s beautiful Eighth District…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 9:35 PM

The Raskin Roundup: November 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing and singular honor to serve as your Representative in Congres…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 12:28 AM

The Raskin Roundup: October 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Friend: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing and singular honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. …
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 11:11 PM

The Raskin Roundup: September 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. Before I sha…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Help for My Constituents in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Friends: My office has heard from many of our constituents who have been affected by the brutal terrorist attacks in Israel. My heart is with everyone who is grieving and suffering right now, and I am doing everything I can to en…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Update on a Potential Government Shutdown

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: On October 1, the federal government will shut down if Congress does not pass legislation to fund the government. House Republican leadership has abandoned the bipartisan budget deal they made earlier this year in favor…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 11:32 PM

The Raskin Roundup: August 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Friends in the 8th District, I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in C…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 11:05 PM

The Raskin Roundup: July 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor, I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always, I…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 10:12 PM

The Raskin Roundup: June 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Neighbor, I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always, …
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 11:29 PM

The Raskin Roundup: May 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor, I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always, I…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 11:28 PM

A Message for Students: Opportunities and Town Hall

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Calling all students across Maryland's Eighth District! I write to invite high school and college students in the Eighth District to an upcoming virtual Youth Town Hall I'm hosting on Monday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. I'm excited to meet som…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 11:12 PM

The Raskin Roundup: April 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor, I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. I'm also w…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 7:37 PM

The Raskin Roundup: March 2023

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Neighbor, I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always, …
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 11:20 PM

Rep. Raskin’s January and February Legislative and Community Accomplishments

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Neighbor: I wanted to share with you an update on some of my work over the past two months for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District and to address the challenges facing our nation. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 12:37 AM

Tax Season Resources and a Virtual IRS Information Session with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service Office on March 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor, Now that the 2023 tax filing season is upon us, I’m happy to answer some common questions about tax filing and the IRS, including questions about timing, credits, rebates and more. I know that filing your taxes might see…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 11:25 PM

Seeking your response – Legislative priorities for the 118th Congress

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Friends in Maryland’s 8th;  I write with great excitement for the important legislative and oversight work that lies ahead of us in the 118th Congress. It is a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in the House for Maryla…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Rep. Raskin’s 2022 in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year, Marylanders! It is my ardent hope that 2023 brings peace, happiness and joy to you and your loved ones. I was recently sworn into my fourth term in Congress, reminding me of the surpassing honor I have to …
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 12:42 AM

Rep. Raskin’s October and November in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working over the last few months for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 12:38 AM

MD-08 Drives America’s Sustainable Future Forward

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Neighbor: Did you know that 27% of all greenhouse gas emissions in our country stem from transportation? Sustainable electric transportation is an essential step forward on our road to a green future, and I'm proud that Maryland's E…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Rep. Raskin's September in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 8:17 PM

The Second Amendment Gives No Comfort to Insurrectionists

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Neighbor: I want to share with you an essay I recently wrote for the New York Times that discusses the Second Amendment, insurrection and the rule of law. Contrary to far-right extremist interpretations, our Constitution comprehens…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Rep. Raskin's August in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always,…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 9:09 PM

Landmark Climate and Health Care Legislation Now Law!

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I’m writing to share the excellent news that President Joe Biden has signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation that protects our planet from the civilizational threat of climate change, lowers the …
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 8:42 PM

Students: The Congressional App Challenge has begun!

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES   Dear Parents and Students: I write today to share an exciting opportunity for students who love to code: I’m now accepting applications for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge! This annual competition invites middle and high school…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 8:26 PM

Rep. Raskin's July in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working on behalf of the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. A…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Strengthening the Postal Service for Maryland’s Eighth District

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor, In recent months, we have seen an alarming rise in mail theft from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) collection boxes across the Eighth District, and across the country. The Postal Inspection Service, which is responsible for pr…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Rep. Raskin's June in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of Maryland’s Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always,…
  Congressman Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 11:17 PM

Rep. Raskin's May in Review

HOME ABOUT PRIORITIES NEWS SERVICES     Dear Neighbor: I wanted to take a moment to share an update about how my staff and I have been working for the people of the Eighth District. It remains a surpassing honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. As always, I enco…
  Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
November 14, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Join me Saturday, Nov. 20, in the Thanksgiving Parade as we give thanks in Maryland's 8th!

November 14, 2021 Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all others. —Cicero Dear Friends: This Thanksgiving season, I am abundantly grateful for the devotion and stamina through COVID-19 of so many people in our community, from schoolteachers, doctors and nurses…
  JamieRaskin.com · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Congratulations, Jamie!

  “Jamie Raskin is set to take a leading position with House Democrats’ campaign arm, becoming the...first-ever organizing chair.” -Huffington Post SUPPORT JAMIE’S EFFORTS Dear John, It was just announced that Jamie Raskin has been offered (and accepted) a…
  Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Texas is in dire need of help

  Right now, our brothers and sisters in Texas are in dire need of help. HELP NOW >> The storm may have ended, but the recovery is just beginning. And still, millions of our fellow citizens are without reliable access to water, shelter, or food. In t…
  Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 11:15 PM

Inciter-in-Chief back on the stump

  "If you make yourself a sheep, the wolves will eat you." ‑Ben Franklin Dear John, I just got word that the twice-impeached and forever-disgraced Donald Trump will be rallying with his right-wing cult-followers at CPAC this Sunday in Florida and participating in a 2024 pr…
  Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Building the Next Generation

  "Every community needs a group of angelic troublemakers" ‑Bayard Rustin, Organizer of the 1963 March on Washington John, Every year our campaign funds a program called Democracy Summer. Will you help us out? Democracy Summer has mobilized more than 1,000 college and hi…
  Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM

High hopes

  "A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the public, recovering their true sight, restore their government to its true principles." ‑Thomas Jefferson John, We convicted Trump in the court of public opinion and the co…
  Jamie Raskin · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 11:03 PM

One nation indivisible

  "The Times hath found us." —Tom Paine Dear John, What kind of America will we be? A nation of cowards taking orders from Donald Trump — traitors who work to overturn our elections and destroy our Constitution? Or one nation indivisible — a strong democracy of patriots …