LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger announced he will not seek another term in the House of Representatives. 

A Maryland native, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger has served his home state at nearly every level of government for the last 38 years. After a life-altering car accident, Dutch was called to public service as a way to give back to the Maryland health care community that saved his life. Nearly four decades later, he has kept Maryland’s Second District at the center of everything he has accomplished in Congress. 

In the House, Dutch became the first Democratic freshman ever appointed to the House Intelligence Committee. He went on to serve as Ranking Member for four terms during numerous high-profile national security events, including during the capture of Osama bin Laden. As a senior Member of the Appropriations Committee, Dutch has brought millions back to his district to support Fort Meade, the National Security Agency and several other military installations that employ thousands of Marylanders and are critical to keeping our nation safe. 

Dutch will be greatly missed in the People’s House and I wish him and Kay the best as they embark on this next chapter.