But, there’s exciting progress: Howard County just expanded its HeadStart program to provide free child care for children as young as 6 weeks through 2 years old.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 3
Sarah Elfreth
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Voting Record — 568
Yes44%
No56%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Sarah Elfreth
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 3
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20 recent posts · 17 sponsored · 97 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
In Howard County, full-time child care can cost over $15,000 for one child. With the ongoing affordability crisis, many Maryland families – especially those with working or student parents – are struggling to afford this care and stay in the workforce.
In today's edition of Sarah Explains It All, I’ll be breaking down what ACA tax credits are and why they’re crucial to affordable healthcare – not just to those enrolled, but everyone in Maryland and across the country.
At the end of the year, the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire because of President Trump’s Big Ugly Law. But what does that mean for Marylanders?
Yet, DHS and ICE have been arresting & detaining Dreamers – even sending them to “Alligator Alcatraz” – despite clear legal protections for DACA recipients. I’ve joined my fellow House Democrats demanding answers from Secretary Noem & Director Lyons on these violations of due process for Dreamers.
For 13 years, DACA has transformed lives, providing thousands of our neighbors, loved ones, and coworkers with opportunities to work, study, and better their communities and our country.
I’m so grateful that I could join Rabbi Axler and more than 500 members of our community for their annual Rosh Hashanah in Our Park service to celebrate the high holiday, reflect on the past year, and commit to fighting to better our community and our country. L’shanah tova!
Since 1970, the Temple Isaiah has been a pillar of the Jewish community and beyond in Howard County, providing a space for learning, civic engagement, and spirituality.
My heart breaks for Dallas, and my prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. Congress must act to unify our country and ensure all of our communities can be free from the fear of gun violence.
As a member of the @laborcaucus.house.gov, I’m committed to fighting for the rights of our home care workers who support our neighbors on their hardest days.
Home care workers are fiercely dedicated to providing high-quality – often lifesaving – care to our loved ones and neighbors. I’ve heard from members of our community, like Michelle, & I fully agree that they do not deserve to be stripped of their basic protections and pay by this Administration.
While passing this bill won’t solve every problem in Washington, it will send a powerful message: your representatives work for you, and you alone. It’s time we prove it.
That’s why I’ve co-sponsored @magaziner.house.gov and Congressman Chip Roy’s bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act to ban Members of Congress and their families from owning and profiting off of individual stocks.
I came to Congress to lower costs for our families, create jobs, ensure every Marylander has access to health care, and support strong small businesses – not pad my own financial portfolio.
Thank you to the Anne Arundel County Public Library team, trustees, & Foundation Board for organizing the incredible ‘For the Love of the Library’ event! I’m so grateful I could join 400 fellow library lovers to continue supporting the amazing work of our public libraries to educate & inspire 📖
Happy Jewish New Year! Rosh Hashanah symbolizes a time for self-reflection and renewal from the year past, as well as a moment of hope for the year ahead. For all those who celebrate, I hope this is the start of a sweet and fruitful new year. Shana Tovah!
But we must keep communicating, keep coming together and having tough conversations – especially as Members of Congress – to turn the page and overcome these difficult times.
As we navigate these uncertain and sometimes even dark times, we have to focus on what’s giving us hope for our future. Leaning in & participating is making a difference – whether that’s attending a town hall or fighting to open doors to agencies – seeing how you all contribute gives me hope.
That’s why I’ve joined @hoyer.house.gov, @vanhollen.senate.gov & 21 other bipartisan lawmakers in calling for a new Chesapeake Bay agreement that will combat pollution, protect our native fish & wildlife, improve water quality, & more to ensure a healthy Bay for generations to come.
But the current Chesapeake Bay agreement – signed in 2014 – has a deadline of December 2025 for many of its goals and initiatives.
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Voting History568 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2853 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2071 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. 4465 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. Con. Res. 33 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | S. 1318 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | H. Res. 1224 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | H. Res. 1224 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-27 | H.R. 227 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-27 | H.R. 7959 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-23 | H.R. 5587 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 4690 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 4690 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1182 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1189 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1189 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | S. 1020 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | H.R. 2493 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | H.R. 5201 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 5200 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 1681 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 1156 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 1689 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Con. Res. 40 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 7613 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 1011 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (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.