Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

Democrat Representative, District 2, Maryland

13 bills204 cosponsored$1.0M raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“A lifelong Marylander” source

Education

“a first-generation college graduate” source
“holds a Bachelor’s degree from Goucher College, a Master’s from George Washington University, and a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County” source

Career

“Beginning his career as a dedicated public-school teacher” source
“Olszewski is a former public-school teacher” source

Public service

“Sworn into Congress in January 2025” source

Legislation

HR 10101sponsor

Open Doors to Diplomacy Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-08-13

HR 10095cosponsor

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-08-13

HR 10064sponsor

Foreign Service Language Readiness Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-08-06

HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Voting Record

278 yea359 nay3 missed3 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

John Anthony Jr. OlszewskiDemocratic· this member
$1.0M raised
David Drain II WallaceRepublican
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.0M

Small donors $26KLarge individual $672KPACs $334K

Spent $593KCash $614K

2024 cycle$1.6M

Small donors $72KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $311K

Spent $1.4MCash $167K

Top Contributors

WEINMAN COMPANY$15K

CHESAPEAKE REALTY PARTNERS$13K

VENABLE LLP$10K

PERRY JACOBSON$10K

MILEONE$10K

HIMMELRICH ASSOCIATES, INC.$10K

TRADEPOINT ATLANTIC$9K

28 WALKER LLC$9K

BROWN ADVISORY$9K

CASTLE ROCK REALTY MANAGEMENT LLC$9K

Committees

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Africa
East Asia and Pacific

House Committee on Small Business

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10095: To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.

cosponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HR 10101: Open Doors to Diplomacy Act

sponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HR 10064: Foreign Service Language Readiness Act

sponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 6
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Campaign financeTracked · 2
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HRES 1342cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-04

HR 9097cosponsor

To establish a new educational exchange program to strengthen manufacturing workforce education, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-02

HR 9073sponsor

To amend section 844 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to change the applicability of the amendments made by such section, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-05-29

HR 8987sponsor

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 relating to the recall and reappointment of career members.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-21

HR 8914cosponsor

To amend section 1304 of title 31, United States Code to restrict payments for compromise settlements or awards.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-20

HR 8879sponsor

Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

2026-05-19

HR 8802cosponsor

To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-13

HR 8676cosponsor

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-07

HR 8693cosponsor

To develop economic tools to deter aggression by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-07

HR 8704sponsor

STABLE DRC Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-07

HJRES 174sponsor

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-04

HRES 1255cosponsor

Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-04

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

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nay

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nay

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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