Maryland State Wire

Rep. Glenn Ivey, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 4th district, has recently shared his views and activities through a series of tweets. Known for his legislative work and advocacy, Rep. Ivey's posts reflect his commitment to voting rights, mourning a colleague's passing, and addressing issues related to public health policy.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Glenn Ivey expressed pride in cosponsoring the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. He emphasized the importance of protecting voting rights against extremist threats to democracy: "I am proud to be a cosponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to ensure the right to vote is protected. We cannot allow extremists to undermine our democracy and silence our voices."

Later that day, on March 5, 2025, Rep. Ivey conveyed sorrow over the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: "I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my colleague Congressman Sylvester Turner. During his time in Congress, he quickly became involved in the Congressional Black Caucus as a strong advocate for Medicaid access." He highlighted Turner's dedication to public service and involvement with Medicaid advocacy.

In another tweet dated March 6, 2025, Rep. Ivey discussed an interview with Channel 9 regarding actions taken by former President Trump concerning wrongful terminations and halted public health clinical trials: "Yesterday, I spoke with Channel 9 about the wrongful terminations that President Trump has overseen and the public health clinical trials that he shutdown." He assured continued efforts by House Democrats to communicate these issues' implications.