119th Congress
Kweisi Mfume
Representative, MD-7, Maryland
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- October 24, 1948 (age 77)
- In Congress
- House since 1987
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 12%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-4741
- Website
- mfume.house.gov
Committees
- Foreign Affairs
- Oversight and Government Reform
Who Is Kweisi Mfume?
Kweisi Mfume is a Democratic representative from MD-7 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1987. Born October 24, 1948, Mfume is 77. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Mfume voted on 272 and missed 38. Mfume voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Mfume sponsored 16 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Kweisi Mfume Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Kweisi Mfume Sponsored
- EBOLA Act (H.R. 10345, In Committee)
- Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act (H.R. 7915, In Committee)
- African American History Act of 2026 (H.R. 7740, In Committee)
- Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections. (H.Res. 1062, Introduced)
- National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026 (H.R. 7549, In Committee)
- Vote by Mail Tracking Act (H.R. 7265, In Committee)
- National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act (H.R. 6467, In Committee)
- Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees. (H.Res. 825, Introduced)
- Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government. (H.Res. 807, Introduced)
- Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025 (H.R. 5278, In Committee)
- Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act (H.R. 4517, In Committee)
- Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 3498, In Committee)
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- Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies. (H.Res. 187, Out of Committee)
- Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 2336, In Committee)
- To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II. (H.R. 2335, In Committee)
- Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 (H.R. 1718, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Mfume spoke on the floor 9 times on 9 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, May 15, 2026, 25 wordsMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
I missed a vote due to a personal matter. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 175.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 27, 2026, 24 wordsDefending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Today, I missed a vote for personal reasons. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 105.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 2, 2026, 666 wordsCelebrating 100 Years of Black History Month
I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia for yielding but for also helping to sponsor this very, very important Special Order on the fact that this is Black History Month technically.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 6, 2026, 369 wordsJanuary 6 Attack
I thank the gentleman from South Carolina for yielding and the gentleman from Maryland for his co-participation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 2, 2025, 28 wordsProviding for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill ActThat Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- House, April 29, 2025, 13 wordsRemoval of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H. RES. 353That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- House, February 27, 2025, 5,336 wordsRemembering History and Why It Is Important
I rise today to talk about two things, one particularly of import and interest, because we are exiting what we have come to know in this country as Black History Month and the other more pertinent in terms of the current news and what is going on, particularly what has been going on over the last month and a half.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 13, 2025, 130 wordsPaying Tribute to Tim Tooten
I rise today to pay tribute to a friend, a great journalist, a humanitarian, and a man of faith, Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 16, 2025, 3,100 wordsHonoring and Celebrating the Birth of Civil Rights Icon, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I may not use the entire 60 minutes, but I appreciate the opportunity. I would encourage other Members of the House, who are still in town, to certainly come over and to seek recognition on this as I try to talk a bit about Dr.
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Questions About Kweisi Mfume
Is Kweisi Mfume still in Congress?
Yes. Kweisi Mfume is serving as representative from MD-7 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Kweisi Mfume?
Kweisi Mfume is a Democrat.
When is Kweisi Mfume up for reelection?
Mfume's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Kweisi Mfume?
Kweisi Mfume was born October 24, 1948 and is 77.
How often does Kweisi Mfume vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Mfume voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Kweisi Mfume on?
House Committee on Foreign Affairs; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.