Representative Glenn Ivey, Democratic from Maryland

Glenn Ivey

Representative · Maryland · Democrat

Glenn Ivey

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

I will speak to two different groups of people today. The first is my colleagues. The second is the young women--and I will come back to this in a minute--who I had a chance to speak to a few weeks ago, in the same week that Mr. Swalwell and Mr. Gonzales had resigned from the House. I will come back to that in a moment. My colleagues, after they found out I was on the Ethics Committee, would frequently come up and ask me on different topics: What is over the line? What can I do to not get in trouble? How do I stay out of trouble, that sort of thing.
IN THE MATTER OF ALLEGATIONS RELATING TO REPRESENTATIVE CHUCK EDWARDS··Share
I rise today because over the past month, really over the past 18 months, but in particular the last month, I have heard so much from my constituents about their struggles to keep their heads above water and the struggles with affordability across the board. We have heard a lot about that today. I have to mention some, but I will go back to some other topics, other aspects of that, as well. The gas prices are hitting everybody. There is no question about it. In my district here in Maryland, gas is $1 a gallon higher than it was just 8 months ago.
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN AUGUST··Share
I certainly want to thank my colleague from Georgia (Mrs. McBath). I had the chance to serve with her on the Judiciary Committee, and I know she feels this very deeply and very passionately and rightly so. I think it is important for all of us to try to make sure that even if we haven't suffered a great loss like that, that we try to understand and remember the importance of the impact of what that kind of an event can do to a family, to a community, and what it has done to the country. I am blessed with six kids, and they all live in the D.C. area. We meet together frequently on weekends.
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH··Share
Biography
Glenn Ivey built his career as a federal prosecutor and county State’s Attorney before entering Congress. Elected in 2022, he represents Maryland’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ivey prioritizes criminal justice reform, public safety, and expanding economic opportunity for underserved communities. He serves on the House Judiciary Committee and has advocated for police accountability and gun violence prevention measures. Ivey approaches his role with a focus on pragmatic solutions and direct engagement with his constituents.
Education
  • J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
    1986
  • A.B., Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
    1983
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023-Present

    Representing Maryland's 4th district

  • Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland School of Law

    1995–2014

  • Maryland State’s Attorney

    2003–11

  • Chair, Maryland Public Service Commission

    1998–2000

  • Staffer, Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters

    1996

  • Staffer, U.S. senator Tom Daschle

    1996–98

  • Staffer, U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs

    1994–96

  • Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of justice

    1990–94

  • Staffer, U.S. representative John Conyers, Jr.

    1987–88

  • Lawyer

Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement50%
Commerce10%
Finance and Financial Sector10%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues10%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Glenn Ivey's record in Congress.

  • Community Project Funding

    Secured federal funding for local Maryland projects, including infrastructure improvements and community development initiatives.

  • Gun Violence Prevention

    Introduced legislation to strengthen background checks and support gun violence prevention programs.

  • Environmental Protection

    Advocated for Chesapeake Bay restoration funding and supported clean water initiatives in Maryland.

  • Criminal Justice Reform

    Supported legislation to improve police accountability and promote fair sentencing practices.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Ethics
  • House Committee on Appropriations

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