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Sarah Elfreth

Sarah Elfreth

DDemocratMD-3 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone29
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency60
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
34
Total Statements
24
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 20Taxes: 17Trade: 10Agriculture: 9Defense: 6Healthcare: 4Education: 4Infrastructure: 4Veterans: 4Housing: 4Labor: 3Immigration: 3Economy: 2Voting Rights: 2Gun Policy: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 11Bipartisan: 10Ceremonial: 7Urgent: 6

Statements (34)

Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanTaxesTrade
SUPPORTING RAIL WORKERS

SUPPORTING RAIL WORKERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3684] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUPPORTING RAIL WORKERS…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1352HR13
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL HOUSE AS AN AFFILIATED AREA

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL HOUSE AS AN AFFILIATED AREA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3572-H3573] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR4684
STAR-SPANGLED SUMMIT ACT OF 2026

STAR-SPANGLED SUMMIT ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3570-H3572] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19EnvironmentDefenseHR2252
NORTH DAKOTA TRUST LANDS COMPLETION ACT OF 2026

NORTH DAKOTA TRUST LANDS COMPLETION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3567-H3570] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-14BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR8469HR8365
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3486-H3505] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-05-13CeremonialGun PolicyTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE ANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

HONORING THE ANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3403-H3404] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30CeremonialDefenseVeterans
HONORING ALFRED FRANK BUCCI

HONORING ALFRED FRANK BUCCI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3297-H3298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR1665HR2294
DEPLOYING INFRASTRUCTURE WITH GREATER INTERNET TRANSACTIONS AND LEGACY APPLICATIONS ACT

DEPLOYING INFRASTRUCTURE WITH GREATER INTERNET TRANSACTIONS AND LEGACY APPLICATIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2511-H2513] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentEnvironmentCrime & JusticeLaborHR2709
SAVE OUR SEQUOIAS ACT

SAVE OUR SEQUOIAS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2503-H2509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAVE OUR SEQUOIAS…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16CeremonialEnvironmentDefenseTradeHR4467
VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BOUNDARY MODIFICATION ACT

VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BOUNDARY MODIFICATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2509-H2510] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentAgricultureHR4284HR1665
SMALL CEMETERY CONVEYANCE ACT

SMALL CEMETERY CONVEYANCE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2510-H2511] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SMALL…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR2294
REAUTHORIZATION OF INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2009

REAUTHORIZATION OF INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2009 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2513-H2514] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16TaxesEnvironmentHR3073
SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES JURISDICTIONAL CLARITY ACT

SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES JURISDICTIONAL CLARITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2514-H2516] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentTaxesEnvironmentHR4294
MITIGATION ACTION AND WATERMEN SUPPORT ACT OF 2026

MITIGATION ACTION AND WATERMEN SUPPORT ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2516-H2519] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR5254
GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP ACT

GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2519-H2521] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1710…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentTaxesEnvironmentHousingHR5729
NORTH RIM RESTORATION ACT

NORTH RIM RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2521-H2523] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NORTH RIM…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16UrgentGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR2196
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMORIAL EXTENSION ACT

NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMORIAL EXTENSION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2523-H2524] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentEducationHR528
POST-DISASTER REFORESTATION AND RESTORATION ACT OF 2025

POST-DISASTER REFORESTATION AND RESTORATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2524-H2525] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanEnvironmentTradeAgricultureHR6380
CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK ACT

CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2525-H2527] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CHIRICAHUA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentAgricultureHR831HR4294
LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025

LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2527-H2529] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEducation
REMEMBERING BILLY KEYES

REMEMBERING BILLY KEYES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2431] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING BILLY…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF ELLEN O. MOYER

HONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF ELLEN O. MOYER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E122-E123] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-02-06
Janet, Annapolis

Janet, Annapolis Janet, Annapolis I reached out to your office to assist with having my mother's ashes interred at Arlington Cemetery, which was significantly delayed due to back logs and the government shut down. Since we were not requesting a burial ceremony, we asked if the interment could be…

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Press Release2026-02-06
Thomas, Columbia

Thomas, Columbia Thomas, Columbia My wife and I had issues with the SSA and Form 44. We submitted it multiple times over a 8 month period starting in February 2025 after the SSA staffing was cut by the President. We contacted your office in July, and we received a response from your team, and the…

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Press Release2026-02-06HealthcareSocial Security
Robert, Woodbine

Robert, Woodbine Robert, Woodbine I retired from the FDA after 35 years of service. In June, the Social Security Administration sent me a letter stating the partial payments I had received were deemed over-payments because they had recalculated my retirement date. Knowing that this was not true, I…

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Press Release2026-02-06Social Security
Pat, Annapolis

Pat, Annapolis Pat, Annapolis Sarah Elfreth and her team were able to intercede on my behalf to file a claim with the Social Security office on my deceased husband's Social Security earnings. I had already been trying for months to reach them by phone when the Government shut down, eliminating any…

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Press Release2026-02-06Urgent
Lisa, Annapolis

Lisa, Annapolis Lisa, Annapolis After almost 6 months waiting for my Global Entry to move to the approved level, I contact your office. Your staff was in touch with me immediately. About two weeks later, I got a notice to move to the next level in the application process. Whatever was stalled, got…

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Press Release2026-02-06Economy
Ann, Annapolis

Ann, Annapolis Ann, Annapolis I completed the MD Unemployment process, and never heard back about the status. I contacted your office for assistance. I received a call from MD Unemployment about two weeks later. My issues were resolved. Your representative was lovely to work with. Thank you! admin…

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Press Release2026-02-06Immigration
Jiajia, Ellicott City

Jiajia, Ellicott City Jiajia, Ellicott City I reached out to the office regarding my immigration case and received a prompt, professional response. Their assistance led to real progress on my case, and the communication throughout the process was clear and supportive. I am very thankful for their…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxes
STOP THE REPUBLICAN AFFORDABILITY CRISIS

STOP THE REPUBLICAN AFFORDABILITY CRISIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1970-H1973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-10-02Immigration
Elfreth Speaks Out Against Weaponization of ICE

Elfreth Speaks Out Against Weaponization of ICE Elfreth Speaks Out Against Weaponization of ICE Image or Video Image Amaya.Madarang… Thu, 10/02/2025 - 10:15 Link Read More

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Floor Speech2025-03-26CeremonialHealthcareTaxesDefense
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1294-H1295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WOMEN'S…

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Press Release2025-03-01
Elfreth Releases 2025 End-of-Year Review

Elfreth Releases 2025 End-of-Year Review Elfreth Releases 2025 End-of-Year Review Image or Video Image Olivia.Kuehner… Sat, 03/01/2025 - 12:18 Link https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/elfreth-releases-2025-end-year-r…

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Press Release2025-03-01Taxes
Team Elfreth Hosts First All-Staff Gathering at the U.S. Naval Academy

Team Elfreth Hosts First All-Staff Gathering at the U.S. Naval Academy Team Elfreth Hosts First All-Staff Gathering at the U.S. Naval Academy Image or Video Image Olivia.Kuehner… Sat, 03/01/2025 - 12:10 Link https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqIjoOx2SB/?img_index=1

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