Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
Proudly Representing Maryland's 7th District

Overview

As the Congressman for the 7th Congressional District in Maryland, it is my mission to represent the residents of the district through legislation and quality constituent services. To accomplish this, I have assembled a professional staff that aids me in rendering timely and effective assistance to those in need. In addition to the D.C. office, I have three district offices which are located in convenient accessible parts of the district, with office hours ranging from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Federal, State & Local Government Agency Issues

If you are having a problem with the Federal government or a Federal agency, or need assistance in resolving state or local issues, I encourage you to contact one of my district offices. I have a dedicated, experienced staff that is ready to assist you in a timely manner. If you have an emergency after office hours, please leave a detailed message and someone from my staff will contact you the next working day.

Community Outreach

There are over 200 community groups and neighborhood associations in the 7th Congressional District. If you would like for me or a representative from my staff to attend one of your community meetings, please send me a brief letter indicating the date, time, location and purpose of the meeting. Please make certain to provide a contact name and phone number. Send your letter to my Washington D.C. office and I will make every attempt to attend your function.

Round Tables

I have organized five community input groups, also known as Round Tables, which assist me in developing working solutions for many of the problems that face citizens in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Roundtables have been established for:

Economic Empowerment
Education, Children, Youth and Families
Arts and Culture
Public Safety
Health

Round Table members receive invitations to attend special events and participate discussions based upon the appropriate issue area.  Please contact one of my district offices for more information.

Town-Hall Meetings

Town-Hall meetings have proven to be a wonderful opportunity for the residents of the 7th Congressional District to meet with me and discuss a wide variety of issues in a community based forum. Less structured than the roundtable discussions, town hall meetings have enabled me to respond to community concerns whether they be local, state or federal problems. In organizing these meetings, I will be attempting to visit all areas of this district so that no community is left without an opportunity to meet their Congressman and to discuss issues that may be specific to that community or common to the entire district.

School Visits

Long before I was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1982, I recognized the invaluable importance of public education. Quality public education is necessary to improve our children's lives and to ensure that their futures remain bright. In an effort to reach our students, I will be visiting many of the schools in the 7th Congressional District. Having already visited well over  100 schools, I feel an obligation to remain in contact with our principals and their students. While I am striving to visit every school in the district, I encourage you to contact me to schedule a visit to your local elementary, middle or high school.

Tours

Tours of the Capitol and the White House may be arranged through the D.C. office. Please proceed to the tour request form for further information.

Citations

If you are celebrating an event or a special achievement and would like a Congressional Citation, please contact any of my district offices in writing at least one week before the event.

Legislation

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions about Federal legislation, I encourage you to write to the D.C. office at 1632 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515.

Flags

United States flags that have been flown over the U.S. Capitol are available to the public for purchase. Please call the D.C. office for pricing and availability or click on the following link to download the flag request form.

Appointments

Requests for an appointment with me should be made in writing to my  Baltimore City district office and directed to my Executive Assistant/Scheduling. If you have an emergency, please do not hesitate to contact me at any office location.