Kweisi Mfume — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Maryland, 2026

Kweisi Mfume has identified immigration as a policy priority and advocates for humane enforcement and transparency in immigration laws. He joined other Maryland delegation members in pressing ICE for plans to address deeply disturbing conditions in Baltimore holding rooms and voiced concerns about ICE's lack of responsiveness to congressional oversight. He also believes that convicted criminals who are illegally present should not have safe harbor.

““So don't give me something about these people because they're immigrants,” Mfume said, ostensibly reacting to Republicans’ inflammatory remarks about this group of people in the U.S. “No, there's something about them because they're people and like all groups, they've got bad people in them.” (Kweisi Mfume, YouTube)”

Kweisi Mfume stated he would prioritize policies related to drug prices, indicating a focus on making healthcare more affordable. He is also a founding member of the House Cancer Prevention Caucus, showing his support for initiatives aimed at preventing cancer. These actions reflect his interest in addressing specific aspects of public health and access to medical treatments for the community.

Congressman Kweisi Mfume supports climate policies and environmental protection. He voted against H.R.4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, and H.R.4626, the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, both on February 25 and 24, 2026, respectively. Additionally, he voted against the resolution providing for consideration of these two bills. He has repeatedly voted against House GOP bills that would roll back environmental standards.

Kweisi Mfume supports abortion and reproductive rights, as evidenced by his vote in favor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R.3755, which aims to protect the federal right to abortion. He also voted in favor of the Right to Contraception Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. He condemned the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, stating it was "a direct attack on the rights of women."

““Today’s decision marks a frightening reversal in what our country recognizes as American freedoms, and what rights are guaranteed to women in this country as established by our Constitution. This ruling is a direct attack on the rights of women and a theft of their personal freedom. Tomorrow, millions of women will wake up in an America where they have significantly less control over their own bodies. Roe v. Wade has been settled law since 1973 and has the support of a vast majority of the American people. Now stripped of the intensely personal decision-making pertaining to their own bodies, women will be forced into a state-by-state fight on the matter of choice. I will continue to fight here in Congress on behalf of the millions of women who had their constitutional freedom robbed from them today,” said Congressman Mfume.”

Kweisi Mfume opposed military actions in Venezuela, asserting that the United States should prioritize domestic challenges over foreign interventions. He supported the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act conference report, which Heritage Action opposed, claiming it did not adequately address defense responsibilities and undermined military integrity. He previously opposed the initial NDAA and the Jackson/Roy Amendment aimed at depoliticizing the Department of Defense.

“"Donald Trump's illegal invasion of the sovereign country of Venezuela without military provocation should anger every American and every member of Congress. Trump was elected to run the United States, not Venezuela," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. "With everyday people struggling to find a way to pay for increasing healthcare costs, higher grocery bills and home heating bills, we don't need a gangster President who spends time invading another country but refuses to take care of American problems first."”

Kweisi Mfume introduced the African American History Act of 2026, which aims to provide resources for teaching Black history, asserting its importance as integral to American history and to protect it from censorship. He also urged the Department of Education to release $84.8 million in funding for Maryland's public schools. Additionally, Mfume introduced the Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act to mandate heat-related illness emergency action plans.

“African American History is American history, and it is essential that we work to ensure that it is told fully and accurately. The full history of the Black experience in America must always be protected – because the story of African American people is integral to the story of the United States of America, and that history must be respected and admired as such," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. "The African American History Act of 2026 will serve as a lifeline to ensure that the teaching of Black history is given the resources needed to protect it from the push to censor the truth from the very highest levels of our government, and I am grateful that Senator Booker has joined me in this crucial effort in the United States Senate. We must be unwavering in our message to this [...]”

Kweisi Mfume co-led the reintroduction of the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act in January 2026. This legislation aims to place limits and safeguards on the online market for ammunition by banning online sales, requiring new licensing for ammunition sales, and mandating reports for bulk purchases. Mfume stated his support for the bill is to protect innocent lives and prevent deadly ammunition from falling into the wrong hands due to the ongoing crisis of mass shootings.

“Since we last introduced this bill, the crisis of mass shootings has continued unabated. We’ve been living with this scourge of violence for so many years as assault weapons and enormous amounts of ammunition continue to fall into the hands of diabolical people,” said Mfume.“Mass shootings are not going to stop on their own, and we cannot keep waiting for the next one to occur. I cannot thank Congresswoman Watson Coleman enough for her leadership and am proud to co-lead this effort to protect innocent lives and keep deadly ammunition away from those who would do us harm.”