Sen. Benjamin Cardin

Permanence for critical Medicare telehealth expansions essential

Maintaining access to quality healthcare is crucial, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7623) plays a vital role in ensuring this for millions of Americans. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare's telehealth coverage was limited, primarily restricting access for rural patients. Ho

It’s really important that the Senate pass S 2074, the PRESS Act, before a new administration is sworn in. Being that that new administration is threatening to go after journalists it disagrees with it seems clear that a law offering them stronger protections is vitally important. Please ask the Sen

From a constituent in Bel Air, MD

PASS THE PRESS ACT

It is vital that the Senate pass S 2074, the PRESS Act before a new administration is sworn in. Being that that new administration is threatening to go after journalists with whom it disagrees it seems clear that a law offering them stronger protections is vitally important. Please ask the Senator t

Presidential Power to Pardon those accused of wrong doing.

Please have President Biden pardon all liberals on Trump’s enemies list, including Liz Cheney and all who were on the January 6th committee. Please have President Biden pardon all MSNBC contributors. We can’t have Trump going after those who seek the truth. Please do this before it is too late t

First, I want Congress to preserve its authority to check presidential power. I am asking that the Senator co-sponsor and pass S. 4973, the No Kings Act. This is urgently important to me. Also, please keep working to confirm as many judges and other nominees as possible in the time remaining to th

I want the Senator to know that I am extremely uncomfortable with the idea that Pete Hegseth would be put in charge of the Department of Defense. I care deeply about national security and the well-being of our soldiers, and Hegseth’s complete lack of qualifications along with his incredibly question

From a constituent in Bel Air, MD

NO KINGS IN AMERICA

First, I want Congress to preserve its authority to check presidential power. Please ask the Senator to co-sponsor and pass S. 4973, the No Kings Act. This is urgently important to me. Also, please ask the Senator to keep working to confirm as many judges and other nominees as possible in the time r

Appointment of Federal Judges

Subject: President Biden has nominated 23 federal judges who have yet to be sworn in. Will you tell Senate Democrats to confirm these judges now before it's too late? Please do this task ASAP!!!! Thank you!

From a constituent in Columbia, MD

Appoint Judges!!

The judiciary plays a vital role in safeguarding our democracy and protecting our constitutional rights. With the impending change in Senate control, it is imperative to confirm as many well-qualified, pro-democracy judicial nominees as possible during the current session. These lifetime appointment

Protect Environmental Protections and Expertise in Decision-Making

We, the undersigned, strongly urge you to take action to protect our nation’s parks, wildlife, and natural resources following the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo. This ruling overturned decades of precedent established by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which ensu

FBI DIRECTOR CONFIRMED FOR TEN YEARS

I’m deeply concerned about the incoming Republican’s administration decision to fire Christopher Wray and replace him with Kash Patel as the director of the FBI. It’s profoundly dangerous—not just because Patel is unqualified and has suggested he’d like to dismantle large parts of the agency, but be

From a verified voter in Baltimore, MD

CONFIRM JUDGES NOW

I expect the Senator to do everything in their power to confirm as many judicial vacancies as possible before the end of the year. If these positions aren't filled now, they will be by the incoming Republican administration and the future Republican-led Senate, jeopardizing our freedoms and democrac

I believe H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, poses significant risks that outweigh its intended benefits. This bill, as currently written, threatens to undermine legitimate charitable work, lacks appropriate safeguards, and duplicates existing laws witho

From a constituent in Parkville, MD

Protect nonprofits - say no to H.R. 9495

H.R. 9495 is an unfair and overbearing bill which would give Donald Trump the ability to shut down any nonprofit he chooses. While it claims to prevent "terrorism", he could simply claim that any group he wishes is a terrorist, and be able to shut them down without any resistance. This unilateral po

From a constituent in Baltimore, MD

FREE EDAN ALEXANDER

It's been 422 days since US citizen Edan Alexander was abducted by Hamas terrorists. We need to bring Edan and all 101 hostages home now

From a constituent in Waldorf, MD

I urge opposition to H.R. 9218, the Defining Male and Female Act of 2024. This bill would codify a narrow and discriminatory definition of gender that fails to account for the diversity of human experiences. It promotes an antiquated binary view at odds with modern scientific understanding of gender

From a constituent in Frederick, MD

Co-sponsor Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024

The Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024 outlines the United States' commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. This comprehensive legislation aims to bolster Ukraine's security capabilities across various domains, facilitate military aid and cooperation, and provide a fra

From a constituent in Bel Air, MD

As a voting constituent of Maryland, hold The Republican Party accountable to DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES and prevent the continued rise of fascism by: 1. Requesting a hand count of all paper ballots in swing states before certification in 2025. e Senate for confirmation. 2. Follow ALL required F

From a constituent in Owings Mills, MD

Please demand a recount of the votes from the Nov. 5 2024 election

INCOMING ADMINISTRATION MUST SIGN GSA DOCUMENTS

Thus far, the incoming Republican administration has refused to sign agreements with the GSA. These agreements outline the terms and conditions under which the GSA will offer assistance, including office space, funding, and access to federal agencies. The GSA plays a pivotal role in facilitating the

From a constituent in Parkville, MD

DO NOT VOTE FOR NOMINEES WITHOUT BACKGROUND CHECKS

I want the Senator to refuse to vote for any nominee put forward by the incoming Republican administration that has not undergone FBI background checks. These background checks are essential for maintaining national security and the integrity of the federal government.

Protect women and transgender Americans: say NO to HR10186

With H.R.10186, Nancy Mace wants to make it so that nobody, cis or trans, would be safe in a bathroom on federal property. As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has put it: “The idea that Nancy Mace wants little girls and women to drop trou… in front of who, an investigator? If a woman doesn’t look woman eno

DO NOT VOTE FOR HR 9495

I know HR 9495 passed in the House yesterday, and I’m very disappointed about it. I’m hearing that Senator Schumer won’t bring it up in the Senate this session, which I’m glad about, but I worry it could get put into a must-pass bill before the end of the year. I oppose this bill strongly—it would g

From a constituent in Takoma Park, MD

Reject HR 9495, threat to nonprofits and civil liberties

HR 9495 poses a grave threat to the nonprofit sector and civil liberties in America. The bill would grant sweeping and unchecked power to the executive branch to unilaterally strip organizations of their tax-exempt status based solely on accusations of being "terrorism-supporting," without due proce

I know my friends are all "Yes, I'd walk a trans friend to the bathroom for safety." Congress reps need to step up and do the same with Delaware's Congresswoman elect Sarah McBride. I think you should travel in a great big group and be as newsworthy as the hateful policy the Speaker has pushed thro

From a constituent in Baltimore, MD

I urge you to vote against H.R. 9495 due to grave concerns about its potential to grant the executive branch sweeping powers to investigate and effectively dismantle nonprofit organizations, including civil liberties groups, news outlets, and universities. This bill threatens fundamental rights by a

From a constituent in Baltimore, MD

I want the Senator to oppose H.R. 9495, The Stop Terror Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This bill would give the secretary of the Treasury the unilateral power to revoke a nonprofit's tax-exempt status and it would be horribly abused by the Trump Administration. Please ask the

Stand with trans people

I'm writing to ask you to take a stand against Nancy Mace's legislation to bar transgender people from using the right bathrooms on federal property. It's time to stop letting Republicans roll back civil rights. Please issue a statement in solidarity with trans people now and commit to voting agains

From a constituent in Silver Spring, MD

Oppose Mace's Trans Bathroom Ban

I'm urging you to come out strongly against Rep Mace's bathroom ban. Not just voting against it (though I hope you do that) but also speaking out against it. This nation has a shameful history with bathroom bans. They are a method of denying people the ability to exist in public spaces. Now Rep Mace