Now, I’ve also joined @scholten.house.gov and my other Lowering Costs Caucus colleagues to demand Speaker Johnson put these ACA tax credits to a vote. We’ll continue to use every tool we have so that hardworking Americans can continue to afford the care they deserve.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Voting Record — 552
Yes43%
No56%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sarah Elfreth
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 3
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Congress is running out of time to extend the ACA tax credits and prevent health care costs from skyrocketing on January 1st for millions of Americans. That’s why House Democrats first put forward a discharge petition to force a vote on the ACA tax credits.
Then I headed to pick up ornaments and gifts on Maryland Ave. I’m going to do my darnedest to shop 100% local this holiday season and with so many unique, specialized, and all around fun small businesses in #MD03, that’s entirely doable.
(Yes, I did buy the crab sweater!)
I started the day with everyone who makes the Local HoCo campaign - where you can support our local businesses and earn rewards by downloading the Local HoCo Open Rewards app - possible.
Happy Small Business Saturday from Old Ellicott City AND downtown Annapolis! Shopping small boosts our local economy, helps retailers through this tough economy and new tariffs, and keeps our communities cool.
This Small Business Saturday, let’s show our support by shopping locally!
Maryland is home to more than 600,000 small businesses – creating jobs for more than a million Marylanders, all while fueling innovation and strengthening our communities. Today, I’ll be stopping by some of my favorite shops in Howard County, but we can all do our part!
Our virtual town hall with @repjohnnyo.bsky.social is coming up on Monday at 7:30 PM! We’re only a few days away, so be sure to RSVP and submit your questions at the link below – hope to see you there!
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As the first African American ever elected to the Howard County Council, Dr. Gray broke barriers and served an unprecedented five terms. If you want to learn more about Councilman Gray and other figures from #MD03, be sure to stop by our office to check out his book and more!
On today’s edition of Thrifted and Gifted from the Third, I wanted to highlight not only a dear friend and mentor of mine, but a powerhouse of public service: Former Howard County Councilman Dr. C. Vernon Gray.
This holiday is also an opportunity to extend our gratitude to our neighbors who work tirelessly to keep us safe: our servicemembers, our first responders, and our health care workers – many of whom are working today and unable to spend the holiday with their loved ones.
It’s been an oftentimes chaotic whirlwind of a year, but it’s the privilege of my life to represent Maryland’s Third District.
From my table to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂This year, I’m thankful for my family, friends, and team – but most importantly – I’m grateful for the honor of representing you and your family in the halls of Congress.
Thank you so much to President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and @delauro.house.gov for arranging this incredibly special evening. Your words and wisdom continually remind us of how crucial our work and our hope is not just for those we serve now but for generations to come. Better is good.
This week we got one step closer to bettering health care access for veterans & creating thousands of good-paying jobs in the District.
It’s the privilege of my lifetime to serve #MD03 & be a part of a new generation of leaders – but we would not be here without those who paved the way before us.
Despite the chaos of our first 11 months in the House, and even during this particularly tough week, I needed to hear that making things better, especially when perfect is difficult to achieve, is good. This week we made a bill on permitting reform better.
That’s why President Obama’s own value statement for his team resonated so deeply as I had the incredible opportunity to meet and soak up an hour of advice from #44 alongside my fellow freshman members of Congress.
This week we picked up a new item for our card, courtesy of President Barack Obama: “better is good.” We all come into public service wanting to do good, to make the most positive impact possible. But, especially in today’s toxic state of politics, progress can be more challenging than I expected.
”Better is good.”
Everyone in our office has a green card on their desks with a list of values & objectives to get us by hard days. It’s a tradition I adopted from my mentor, Senator Barbara Mikulski, with some of her idioms including “we can’t guarantee an outcome, but we can guarantee an effort.”
At the end of the day, the American people elected us to be the adults in the room and get things done – not act like reality TV stars.
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Voting History
552 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3425 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3424 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 539 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 747 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 4216 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 4275 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 3357 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 1917 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3937 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3351 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-21 | H.R. 3095 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H.R. 4016 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-18 | H. Res. 590 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.